David Shulkin: “We cannot continue to do business as usual and think that the VA is a sustainable structure for decades to come.”

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 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.

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

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