Mike Johanns: “I also would like to say thanks really to the Air Force. You have displayed great commitment to the United States…”

I will begin today by acknowledging the good work of the good Senator from Montana. This bill has been around for a long time, and it is our hope that we will get to a point today where we can say that finally we have solved the problems…

just a word or two to both leaders. Thank you so much for your kind words. I also want to say thank you for mentioning my wife Stephanie. This has been a remarkable partnership for a lot of years, and I could not have done what I did…

This is the third time you have been before the Committee--once as a nominee and now twice in your role as Chair.

It is critical that we continue to have these oversight hearings to do everything we can to hold VA's feet to the fire and make sure that accountability is there.