David Shulkin: “Thanks to the support from Congress, we were provided the resources to meet that timeline.”

I think you are absolutely correct. It is why we have had a 90-percent reduction on new starts in opioids because we are using a different approach.

It is my hope we can work together to ensure talented medical professional remain in the VA to deliver quality care to our veterans.

Well, this fully funds our needs, and people should be filling those positions.

I do believe that our unions are productive partners with us, and I do really appreciate the collaboration that we have because I believe that they care about getting the right services to Veterans.