David Shulkin: “I want my team in place. We have obviously very good career, acting professionals that are handling these right now, but…”

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

VA OIG reports 'must be accurate,' 'must be fair,' and 'must be objective.' This report is none of those things.

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.