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Ritchie Torres says he sympathizes with New Jersep Rep. Kean's depression but urges greater transparency
Key takeaways
- Ritchie Torres (N.Y.) on Tuesday said he sympathizes with Rep.
- As someone who has lived with depression, I have deep sympathy for anyone struggling with mental illness.
- At the same time, public office carries a duty of transparency.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Ritchie Torres (N.Y.) on Tuesday said he sympathizes with Rep. Tom Kean Jr. s (R-N.J.) depression but urged him to be more transparent regarding any long-term absences moving forward.
As someone who has lived with depression, I have deep sympathy for anyone struggling with mental illness. I might not be alive today were it not for a prolonged hospitalization and proper medication. I know the value of taking a medical leave firsthand, Torres wrote in a post on X.
At the same time, public office carries a duty of transparency. When a public official is absent for an extended period, the public has a right to an honest explanation, he added.
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