to what lengths has your investigation into Operation Fast and Furious gone?

How many more Border Patrol agencies would have had to die as a part of Operation Fast and Furious for you to take responsibility?

Approximately 20 percent of these deaths were veterans, although they only make up 1 percent of our population.

The keys to improving these statistics are reducing the stigma associated with mental illness, encouraging help-seeking behavior.

We need to convince veterans that seeking help for mental illness and substance abuse problems is a sign of strength not weakness.

Suicide among veterans is an absolute crisis. Depression can be fatal. Excessive drinking or drug use can be fatal.

Thank you very much. We have been called to vote.

Understanding and Preventing Veteran Suicide

Suicide is undoubtedly a complex issue, but it is also a preventable one, and I am deeply troubled by its persistent prevalence in our military and veteran communities.

I find this unacceptable, especially given NIMH's partnership with the Department of Army to administer the largest study on suicide and behavioral health in the military.

We should also like to thank you for your overall concern about the mental health care of our troops and veterans.