09/17/2015
https://congress.gov...
"this is more than just about money, this is a dignity question."
"if there is not Federal investment, if there is not a policy that is based on the American people sharing this burden in an equitable way, aren't we in effect having that impact on our fellow American..."
"We often pause to thank veterans for their service in uniform. We do not often enough appreciate their service to us out of uniform."
"If today is an average day, as you well know, 20 veterans, servicemembers, reservists and members of the National Guard will die by suicide."