But let me just start with this. Today is a great day for American taxpayers and for the people of Indiana, our Arkansas, Idaho and Utah. It's a sad fact that Over 75% of American youth between the ages of 17 and 24 are ineligible for military service because of obesity, poor physical fitness or mental health challenges. Think about that. 75%. Over 350,000American children have been diagnosed with diabetes and Autism spectrum disorder. Impacts 1 in 30, 31 children by the age of 8. (00:35–00:47)
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Asserts that a significant majority of American youth are ineligible for military service due to health issues.
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