I'm really concerned that this whole process is bogged down, and we have people waiting around.
Jim Webb
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Jim Webb is a former United States Senator from Virginia, serving from 2007 to 2013 as a member of the Democratic Party. Born on February 9, 1946, Webb has had a diverse career as a politician, author, and filmmaker. He is known for his focus on issues such as veterans' affairs, education, and economic opportunity. During his time in the Senate, he was a vocal advocate for the recognition of Virginia's Native American tribes, emphasizing the importance of federal acknowledgment for their contributions and rights.
I don't think I have a full understanding of how this works, and we'd like to get specific data from you.
There's a lot of questions, here in Congress, about how that reflects upon the dignity of Service, quite frankly.
17 percent of the Active-Duty Force, and as much as 6 percent of deployed troops, are on antidepressants.
The use of psychiatric medications has increased about 76 percent overall since the start of the current wars.
I think the implication that we have 1 in 6 with a serious mental disorder, I think, is a reach.





