And I'm very sorry, very thankful that your son spoke to you on that bridge. But we do have to understand and we have to think globally about this and know that We are going to lose more veterans by degrading them by treating us like children than we will from them committing suicide with a firearm. Sir, you have my deepest condolences. And I thank you for your son's sacrifice and for your service. With that, I yield back. (04:05–04:16)
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