David Shulkin: “And we really, really appreciate you reauthorizing that program such that our veterans in the most rural part of our…”

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

I received a phone call saying that the President wanted to make a change, and that's certainly his prerogative to do that, and that's what happened.

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

This is a tough job for anybody to do. What the successful secretary needs to do is to build a team around them because this is bigger than any one person, and to work very collaboratively with veteran service organizations and Congress.