12/09/2014
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"I want service members to know they are talented people who are important and appreciated by the American people."
"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."
"I have the privilege to represent the 3rd District of North Carolina, the home of Camp Lejeune Marine Base."
"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."