If resources or authorization is needed to stop Ebola in its tracks, tell us in Congress.
Tim Murphy
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Tim Murphy is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district from 2003 until 2017. During his time in Congress, Murphy focused on issues such as healthcare, mental health reform, and energy policy. He was known for his work on the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, which aimed to improve mental health services and support for families affected by mental illness. Murphy also served on various committees, including the Energy and Commerce Committee, where he contributed to legislation on health care and energy issues.
In recent weeks we have read the thoughtless, uninformed, and at times callous commentary on the tragic death of Robin Williams.
I especially appreciate the courage shown by our former colleague, Lincoln Diaz-Balart.
Suicide is the deadly outcome of mental illness. Suicide is what happens when depression kills.
Mental illness is not a state of mind or an attitude. Such a belief is unscientific. It is uninformed. It is immoral. It is unethical, and it is wrong.
They don't argue for the right to be well but I hear judges say that it is not illegal to be crazy.
Today I rise to recognize a true American treasure and one of my constituents who still spends his summer months in his native Youngstown, Pennsylvania, Arnold Palmer. Today, Arnold celebrates his 85th birthday, and he continues to serve…
``cowardly,'' ``a heathen,'' ``selfish''--those are the words some used to describe Robin Williams' suicide. These underscore that there is a great deal of ignorance and misunderstanding about suicide. Myths surrounding suicide are…
I again thank both the witnesses for testifying and now recognize the ranking member for 5 minutes.
The administration didn't have the expertise, couldn't meet deadlines, and didn't have the leadership or organizational skills to manage this massive undertaking.





