David Roe: “I promised the Hills that I would seek a legislative remedy. The result is H.R. 1112.”

I believe we have to really get back and reconstitute our mental health infrastructure in this country.

Do not imply, Mr. Secretary, I care any less about the veterans who are committing suicide. I have declared suicide prevention to be the No. 1 priority of this committee.

But I am mindful of something Rahm Emanuel said when he was chief of staff to President Obama in 2009. He said you never let a serious crisis go to waste. I am afraid some of us are doing that here.

The provision of grants that address social risk factors may substantially help prevent veteran suicide.