Julia Brownley: “I certainly share your sense of urgency here today.”

The problem area that I see is one has to seek that information out.

I do think that it is important that we acknowledge the progress that we have made.

I guess my question to you is, and this lies some of my frustration, is that the net net increase in hiring--and I presume it is not--but you let me--tell me one way or the other, is it net net?

It is frustrating that the VA has not made more progress addressing these challenges, most of which long predate the COVID-19 pandemic.