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On the recordMarch 21, 2018
Let me speak frankly. Suicide is now the tenth leading cause of death in our country for adults age 18 to 64.
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Chris Stewart
Republican · Utah

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the alarming rise in suicide rates among adults.

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