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On the recordSeptember 5, 2007
We have had hundreds of soldiers who have killed themselves in Iraq. A lot of them are not suicide reported. I so admire and appreciate what the Senator from Iowa is doing with regard to this legislation. It is so very important. Suicide is a national problem, and with the emotional and mental problems our troops are having coming back, we have to get to the bottom of this issue and see what we can do to prevent further deaths.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Addressing the issue of soldier suicides and mental health during a discussion on related legislation.

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