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To lawmakers about Mental Health care and Suicide Prevention programs for veterans and their families. The witnesses testify on why some are not receiving the necessary treatment and how a new law passed last year is trying to address the issue. This hearing is two and a half hours. [inaudible conversations] committee come to order. Good morning, everybody. Thank you for being with the committee for todays oversight hearing entitled combating the crisis evaluating efforts to prevent veteran suicide. As the hearing title suggests, we are here this morning to discuss the ongoing veteran suicide ...

Incentives for policing for profit. That is what passed. That is what passed, maam. Thank you ver amendment 168 has been amthdrawn. Amendment number 175 has beenn withdrawn. Amendment number 131 has been withdrawn. Amendment number 52 has been withdrawn. Amendment number 132 have been withdrawn. Amendment number 31, its a little farther back in the packet. That amendment has been withdrawn. Excuse me, im sorry i was distracted, is that the end . Yes madam chair a 15 minute break. Thank you very much. Our road to the white house coverage continues later today with donald trump in virginia beach...

This issue for about eight years. The conversations are moving to action. So today id like to focus on four specific areas. As supporting those most at risk and the importance of research. In iavas annual member survey, over 80 of they continue to mismgs the role of the family and friends with over many 5 . Ened as a result getting that help. For those in care, three of four of our members are yew the v. A. Which is up so , and comparable with those yew the with more help seekers, its critical to ensure that the proper is resourced. Its a Different Task of hiring and retaining talent. The hire...

Cleaned our air and water, past the security and medicare passed Social Security and medicare. None of these changes happen overnight. It was not because a charismatic leader got everybody to agree on everything. It did not happen because of a massive political revolution. Actually happened over the course of years, of advocacy, and organizing. And alliance building. And dealmaking. And the changing of public opinion. It happened because ordinary americans who cared participated in the political process. [applause] so [applause] thats nice, i helped. [laughter] look, if you want to change this...

And maybe we arent supposed to understand it. But i do know this we are supposed to recognize men and women like officers benner and webster. We are supposed to hold them up, to honor them, to encourage their exceptionalism in others. To tell our kids to be like them. And serve like them. Julie and michelle, your husbands showed each of us the highest and purest form of love. There is no greater expression of love for your neighbor than to be willing to lay down your life for them. And i know that their sacrifice was and remains your sacrifice as well. As a state we pray for you and your famil...