We lose 22 veterans a day to suicide in this country. These are the true patriots who have put in their time, who have given their hearts to this country, and we have abandoned them. My cousin, my classmates committed suicide earlier this year, and it was because he couldn't get access to the care that he needed. As a result of that, his family obviously continues to suffer. We all do. But his daughter stepped up and another friend of ours stepped up from Ocanto, and they … (39:29–39:42)
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Asserts that her cousin and classmate committed suicide due to lack of access to needed care.
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