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On the recordSeptember 8, 2011
I want to preface my statement by recognizing the tremendous work the Department of Defense and the service leadership has done to respond to the disturbing trend of suicide in our Armed Forces.
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

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Wilson acknowledges the efforts to combat military suicides and appreciates the work done by the Department of Defense.

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