Robert Wilkie

I intend to exercise those powers whenever I see a problem because veterans are first; the institution is not first.

I don't believe that veterans will allow VA to be privatized, and I will tell you why.

I am very happy and humbled to be part of that outstanding workforce that, on a daily basis, helps veterans remind all of us why we sleep soundly at night.

Suicide prevention remains VA's top clinical priority, and that it requires a focused, national approach

You have passed the Accountability Act to shake up complacency, and you have passed the MISSION Act to strengthen VA's ability to ensure Veterans have access to the best care available when and where they need it.

Now more than ever we are seeing the need for DOD and VA to work together to provide quality care for the Nation's Servicemembers and Veterans.

This Act also expands VA's family giver programs, caregiver programs, to provide much needed assistance to the people who care for our most needy veterans day in and day out.

When an American veteran comes to VA, it is not up to the veteran to employ a team of lawyers to get VA to say yes.

The time for excuses is over.

I am opposed to the privatization of the Veterans Affairs Department and will continue to make sure that VHA is fully funded.

Well, Senator, I will say--and I say it respectfully--I welcome a scrutiny of my entire record.

Anyone who sits in the Secretary's chair and claims he has the answers should not be there.