David Shulkin: “We do need legislation, but there is some flexibility in there like you are saying.”

The VA has a responsibility to increase its capacity for substance abuse.

I believe that this was essential travel.

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.

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