Mark Takano actually said...

the independence of the IG is absolutely crucial and proper oversight will be extremely important in the years to come

The VA is publicly owned and is therefore in many ways far more publicly accountable.

I feel a sense of trepidation about the amount of money that we are about to expend on this project.

We have not only the ability to affect the health care of veterans, but potentially all Americans through what we are trying to do here.