I stand ready to work with you to make that happen with as much energy, honesty, and transparency as I can.
I have a high expectation of what 'seamless transition' means.
There must be trust and confidence in VA if it is to serve the veterans effectively.
VA must not only meet the needs of those from prior conflicts, but also quickly adapt to address the needs of those newly injured or disable...
I applaud your commitment to achieve that goal responsibly, as well.
Change is not going to happen overnight.
I hope that you know that we will be supporting you in your efforts to make this Agency all it can be to support the veterans that served th...
I want to say aloha and welcome to you, Ms. Duckworth.
Every organization needs an unquestioned leader and I am anxious to have you assume that role at VA as soon as feasible.
To speak the truth in the face of enormous pressure is not to take the easy way out.
It is my hope that General Shinseki will be confirmed by the Senate on January 20.
I look forward to working with him in the latest chapter of his notable career as Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
America's veterans deserve a truthful advocate who will break through the red tape and make veterans, not the bottom line, the priority of V...
I am grateful for this opportunity to appear before you with my very dear friend, Bob Dole.
As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management and the Federal Workforce of the Homeland Security and Governmental Af...
Thank you, and for the record, can you please report back to the Committee with a preliminary plan of action within 60 days?
His honest assessment that more troops would be needed cost him his job, but it is the surest measure of his fitness to serve as a cabinet m...
His honest assessment that more troops would be needed cost him his job, but it is the surest measure of his fitness to serve as a member of...