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Kristin Lyerly: “We lose 22 veterans a day to suicide in this country.”

Featuring: Kristin Lyerly, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. House Wisconsin, District 8

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Kristin Lyerly-Tony Wied U.S. House debate

Published | Video Starts at 39:13

Doctor Lyler, 60 seconds. There is a group of folks who specifically need help from the federal government to take care of their mental health, and that is our veterans. 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. (39:13–39:19)

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