David Shulkin: “We are following the Federal contracting rules and regulations, and we are trying to do this as quickly as we can.”

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.

This is critical to us and our top priority to reduce veterans' suicide.

How could you argue against wanting veterans to have choice and the best type of care?

I ask for your steadfast support in funding our full FY 2019 and FY 2020 AA budget requests.