"The recent mass shootings, including those in Connecticut, Colorado, and Arizona, have launched a real national discussion about mental health issues, especially as they affect our youth."
"the digital divide is still very real in many parts of the country in many of our communities"
"I just hate to see and to hear all of the, I say, assaults that you are under and attacks."
"It is extremely important that we know that we have to have trained mental health counselors."
"I hope to discuss how to make our schools a safer learning environment without turning them into armed camps."
"there is an overwhelming need now. It is the resources that, inexcusably, are lacking."
"the vast majority of people living with mental illness are not violent and also that the vast majority of violence is not caused by people with mental illness."
"I am really worried about what is taking place."
"I would like to find out the status of that and can you give us an update?"
"I think it is called the REACH program, which really aims to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in health."
"Thank you very much. First, let me just thank all of you so much on behalf of my constituents, on behalf of my family."