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Patty Murray: “While the surgeons general aren't responsible for the enforcement of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice, it seems to…”

On the recordMarch 17, 2009
While the surgeons general aren't responsible for the enforcement of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice, it seems to me that they might be concerned about prosecutions of people who have severe mental distress while serving or after serving in combat.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Murray raises concerns about prosecuting troops for suicide attempts affecting mental health stigma.

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