David Shulkin: “We have to give the people running our facilities, our medical center directors, more authority and accountability.”

I came to Washington with the commitment to make our system work better for veterans. That's the commitment that I went to work every day. I continue to feel strongly about that. There was no reason why I would resign.

The VISN model was put in place close to 20 years ago, a very innovative model that has served VA well.

I wasn't willing to do that. I don't think that's the right thing for veterans and I stood up against them.

VA OIG reports 'must be accurate,' 'must be fair,' and 'must be objective.' This report is none of those things.