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On the recordSeptember 8, 2011
Suicide is a difficult topic to discuss. Every suicide is a tragedy, but suicide by members of our military is even more difficult because they have given so much to this Nation.
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

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Wilson highlights the unique tragedy of military suicides.

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