Let's Make Fixing Our Mental Health System a Priority

Statement

At a press conference today, Speaker Ryan took a moment to express his condolences to the families of the victims of the recent shooting in Colorado Springs. "Clearly we can do more," he added, calling for a renewed focus on fixing the nation's mental health system. Here are his full comments:

"I also want to express my condolences to the families of the victims of Friday's shooting in Colorado Springs.

"What happened is appalling, and justice should be swift. Clearly we can do more. And one common denominator in these tragedies is mental illness.

"That's why we need to look at fixing our nation's mental health system. An example--Tim Murphy, congressman from Pennsylvania, has a bill that is working its way through the Energy and Commerce Committee.

"I'm sure that members of both parties have lots of ideas in this area, but we should make this a priority to prevent violence and protect our citizens."
- See more at: http://www.speaker.gov/video/let-s-make-fixing-our-mental-health-system-priority#sthash.tbNgYoik.dpuf

Source