“Only 1% of Americans may wear the uniform, but 100% of Americans need to be supporting you and your families 100%.”

— President Obama, speaking to troops Friday at Fort Bliss, Texas. He told them he had just signed a new executive order “to give our troops, our veterans and our families better access to mental health care. We’re going to increase the number of folks manning those crisis hotlines so help is there when you need it most. We’re going to add even more counselors and mental health providers. We’re launching a new awareness campaign starting tomorrow, and I’m directing a new task force to find out what works best so we’re doing everything we can to help those in need and save lives.”

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