David Shulkin: “I wasn't willing to do that. I don't think that's the right thing for…”

On the recordMarch 28, 2018

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

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Independent · District of Columbia

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Shulkin discusses his opposition to privatization efforts within the V.A. pushed by political appointees.

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