And we know that these things are grossly under treated. We just don't have providers. People just can't get access and It is costing lives [the lack of access to mental health care and substance abuse treatment]. So how do we pay for it? That's the always the big question. Where do the dollars come from? You know, when, when it comes to healthcare, being a county executive, I don't just talk about it. (15:09–15:14)
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