[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 82 (Tuesday, May 16, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H2359-H2360]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      SAVE22 AND VETERANS SUICIDE

  (Mr. MILLER of Ohio asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MILLER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, veteran suicide is a tragedy that 
claims far too many of America's heroes.
  We lost 6,146 veterans that we know of from suicide in 2020 alone. 
That is about three times as many soldiers as we lost in Afghanistan 
from hostile action.
  This is tragic, but any veterans listening should know that America 
is in their corner.
  On May 6, I had the opportunity to join the patriots of Save22 for a 
veteran suicide awareness hike in

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Massillon, Ohio. Similar events will happen across the country. Go to 
one to let our heroes know that they matter.
  Veterans in crisis may call 988 and then press 1 if they need 
immediate support.
  To our heroes listening: Please know that we are here for you and 
that we will never forget your service and sacrifice to our Nation.
  May God bless our veterans.

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