John McCain actually said...

"If there is one issue I would like for us to continue, which you and I and Senator Flake have had numerous conversations with Chairman Isakson, is to make the Choice card completely available."

"I just want to repeat again, Dr. Shulkin, you have been, I believe, admirably involved with Members of Congress in communicating with us and being frank in your assessments."

"He is examining many things, including how veterans are using and in some cases how the VA is not helping the use of the VA Choice card."

"Well, I thank you, but I would remind you what you know, and that is the Senior Executive Service is a unique situation, as opposed to your average civil servant."