David Shulkin actually said...

We are following the Federal contracting rules and regulations, and we are trying to do this as quickly as we can.

Shulkin explains adherence to federal rules while attempting to expedite projects.

03/14/2018

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We want to make this easier for veterans to access private sector services when they need it, when it is the best thing for them.

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

Since April of 2017, I think this is a very much better environment for our veterans.

There is no pressure to privatize. There is pressure to fix the system.