David Shulkin: “I tell people we have the best leadership and the best Committees in both the House and the Congress anywhere.”

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

I think the way the findings were used -- were used in a political way. Not by the inspector general, but by the political appointees within V.A.

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.

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