Rick Larsen actually said...

"So, our Coasties deserve not only a robust healthcare system, but also the access to other services, like behavioral health services, that meet their needs promptly and effectively."

"I encourage all my colleagues to visit the Coast Guard, get out on the water, get up in the air with them, as I did in Pensacola, to truly see the value that they provide to our country."

"So, it is clear we have a responsibility to ensure that those who are dedicating their lives to protecting us receive the resources and support they need to thrive, both on duty and off duty."

"This hold slows recovery and hurts communities in their time of need."