David Shulkin: “From my perspective, maintaining the status quo is just not acceptable. The health and safety of our veterans is our…”

It is my hope we can work together to ensure talented medical professional remain in the VA to deliver quality care to our veterans.

I wasn't willing to do that. I don't think that's the right thing for veterans and I stood up against them.

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.