David Roe: “The saddest thing about education is the happiest financial day in an educator's life is the day they walk out the door.”

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

When suicide occurs in a hospital, a place where the most vulnerable go for help, that loss feels particularly acute.

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.

I think some people are locked and loaded and ready to go right now; I agree with you.