Iraq war veterans discuss war film on CNN's State of the Union
Two Iraq War veterans elected to serve on Capitol Hill on Sunday praised the role of snipers in the U.S. military amid the controversy over "American Sniper."...
"One of the most important things to remember is that when we go to war, we are actually bringing our families with us," Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) said in response to a question about the focus on social and familial dynamics in the movie.
"It's sometimes more difficult for family members than their deployed service members," he added.
"I heard some horror stories from my mom and my wife when we took some casualties in my platoon that didn't know whether I was dead or alive for a couple hours."
Gallego said he, along with other Marines, had problems with reintegration, which must be explored.
Both lawmakers, who serve on the House Armed Services Committee, praised the snipers with whom they've served.
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Source: Kyle Balluck, The Hill