David Shulkin: “I actually think this budget is a good budget, and I will appreciate the support for modernizing our IT systems.”

I believe strongly, Anderson, that when it comes to V.A. and national security, we can't make this a political issue.

I received a phone call saying that the President wanted to make a change, and that's certainly his prerogative to do that, and that's what happened.

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

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