Eric Shinseki: “I feel that there is a significant gap between the services which are needed to provide coverage to rural America and…”

I would say that is our only mission, Mr. Chairman. I mean if you look at any of our buildings, emblazoned on them is the words of Abraham Lincoln, to care for him who have borne the battle.

When Secretary Shinseki came in, one of the first things he directed as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs is directing us to build a full inpatient medical facility.

Too many veterans wait too long to receive benefits they deserve. We know this is unacceptable...

To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan.