00:00But I believe that I owe an explanation to the people of New Jersey's 7th District, to
00:04my colleagues in this chamber, and to the American people for my absence.
00:10Several months ago, due to health concerns, I entered the hospital for some testing.
00:15I did not believe that this would result in a long-term stay.
00:19I was given the diagnosis of depression.
00:23Now when people hear the word depression, many people think simply means feeling sad.
00:28But depression is so much more than that.
00:32It is physical, it is emotional, and until you experience it yourself, it is difficult
00:39to fully understand how powerful this illness can be.
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