You also mentioned the lack of mental preparation before your son left on deployment. You said that all soldiers who leave on deployment have a lack of mental preparation for what they'll face when they get over there. What do you think about the need for families to have some sort of education on mental health issues, so that they're aware of what it's going to be like coming home at the end of the deployment? Was there such a thing in place at that time, and do you agree with that?
On November 25th, 2010. See this statement in context.