I want to say aloha and welcome to you, Ms. Duckworth.
I stand ready to work with you to make that happen with as much energy, honesty, and transparency as I can.
His honest assessment that more troops would be needed cost him his job, but it is the surest measure of his fitness to ...
America's veterans deserve a truthful advocate who will break through the red tape and make veterans, not the bottom lin...
VA must not only meet the needs of those from prior conflicts, but also quickly adapt to address the needs of those newl...
Every organization needs an unquestioned leader and I am anxious to have you assume that role at VA as soon as feasible.
As upsetting as such mistakes are, the public's trust in VA comes from its willingness to disclose those errors.
I am grateful for this opportunity to appear before you with my very dear friend, Bob Dole.
I look forward to working with him in the latest chapter of his notable career as Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
It is my hope that General Shinseki will be confirmed by the Senate on January 20.
As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management and the Federal Workforce of the Homeland Security...
The only way we can do in America what we do is because you all have done what you all did--protecting us and this count...
Thank you, and for the record, can you please report back to the Committee with a preliminary plan of action within 60 d...
This Committee stands ready to work with the administration on this effort.
Opening statements, comments, or prepared statements of: Senator Akaka
The time has come to resolve this issue and I ask for your assistance.
I would like to compliment President-elect Obama on making an excellent choice in naming you as the Secretary-designate ...