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Pat Ryan: “We actually got word that they've reopened those beds.”

Featuring: Pat Ryan, Democratic | U.S. House, New York, District 18

Town Hall Meeting in Glens Falls with AOC & Pat Ryan

Published March 9, 2026 | Video Starts at 43:51

We had veterans of all stripes and every generation say, this is not Political. We are not willing to accept this. And about, what was it, two or three months ago, We actually got word that they've reopened those beds. All of our pushing and fighting mattered. And that's what we have to do on all these fronts. Armed with your guys stories tonight. Oh, yeah, sure. Right here. Hi. (43:51–43:56)

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Asserts that the previously closed mental health and substance abuse recovery beds at the VA have been reopened.

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