David Roe: “I have been out and talked to some benefits folks and the RAMP program seems to work; it is convincing.”

I think educating the public about this is extremely important and then being prepared for this, if it does.

I want to thank the Chairman for bringing this bill forward, and hopefully we can get this thing done and out of here by Christmas.

I will not sit here and tell you that I am going to give you a metric and that we will eliminate veteran suicide.

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.