David Shulkin: “I ask for your steadfast support in funding our full FY 2019 and FY 2020 AA budget requests.”

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.

The VISN model was put in place close to 20 years ago, a very innovative model that has served VA well.

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

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