And we need to ensure that we are expanding the mental health care workforce so that we can reduce wait times and ensure that every veteran gets the care that they need. Second, we must support the VA at its best. The VA is a model for how to care for our veterans. I will fight to fully fund the VA and fight back against any effort to privatize it. Third, we have to improve transitional services for our veterans. (19:13–19:17)
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