David Shulkin: “Since we have opened up the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection, 1,300 employees have been removed in…”

We think that VA offers tremendous training opportunities, and, frankly, it is in our interest to train these students.

Delays, as you know, can prevent a veteran who may be ready to confront addiction from actually seeking treatment.

Slowing down and pausing to see what the consequences are, even if they are unintended consequences, is important to do.

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.