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Derrick Van Orden: “Preventing veteran suicide is my number one legislative…”

Featuring: Derrick Van Orden, Republican | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 3

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Rep. Van Orden Delivers Floor Remarks on Warrior Call Resolution

Published | Video Starts at 02:18

We lost more veterans to suicide in the last 10 years than we have the cumulative total of all combat losses during the Vietnam War. So we are doing something wrong, and it's time for a change. Preventing veteran suicide is my number one legislative priority as the Chairman of the Economic Opportunity Subcommittee on the Veterans Affairs Committee. being led by Chairman Boss. And I'm thankful to my fellow members from both sides of the aisle and Ranking Member Levin for showing such commitment to this noble cause. (02:18–02:25)

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