David Shulkin: “I am not walking back on this. I made a commitment to you and to the veterans and we are going to see this through.”

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

We are putting the Veterans' needs first and the money follows.

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.

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