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Beto O'Rourke: “You were the first secretary that I know of that has made suicide reduction and prevention a top priority.”

On the recordMay 23, 2017
You were the first secretary that I know of that has made suicide reduction and prevention a top priority.
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Beto O'Rourke
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

O'Rourke praises Shulkin for prioritizing veteran suicide prevention.

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