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David Shulkin

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David Shulkin is an Independent politician who served as the 9th Secretary of Veterans Affairs under President Donald Trump from February 2017 to March 2018. He was the first non-veteran to hold this position and focused on improving healthcare services for veterans during his tenure. Shulkin has a background in healthcare management and has worked in various roles within the Veterans Affairs system prior to his appointment as Secretary. He has been an advocate for reforms aimed at enhancing the quality of care for veterans and addressing issues within the VA system.

Quotes by year · 20152025340 total · peak 2017 (180)
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Aug 24, 2015

I support the VA. My job, my company's job that I am privileged to run--I do not own.

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Aug 24, 2015

The way that we would fix this is by us redesigning this so that it goes back into the hands of the local VA providers here in Alaska.

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Aug 24, 2015

It is one thing if you read the law and it says you have to go to that. OK, well then, Congress, you have to go fix that.

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Aug 24, 2015

I listened with interest to Dr. Shulkin, a person who stepped up into this job and said I am here because I want to be part of the solution.

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May 4, 2015

The most important reason I seek this position is my duty to do whatever I can to provide the best healthcare possible to our Veterans.

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May 4, 2015

Our veterans and their families have sacrificed greatly for our country and they deserve nothing less than the highest quality of care that they have earned.

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May 4, 2015

There is no question that the Reservists were potentially exposed to harmful agents and the VA is here to take care of the health problems of people that were injured serving our country.

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May 4, 2015

Our veterans deserve the very best, and with your support, I am confident that we will succeed in our mission.

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May 4, 2015

We all agree the status quo is simply not acceptable.

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May 4, 2015

There is no more noble mission and it will be my distinct honor and privilege to be at the forefront of this effort.

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May 4, 2015

The Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 is important legislation that needs to be fully implemented.

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May 4, 2015

I want this job because I believe that it is my duty to serve those who have served our country, and second, because I believe I can help.

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May 4, 2015

We have got to get them done. There has to be accountability.

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May 4, 2015

Culture, no doubt, is hard to change, but I think we all know in the VA system that is one of the reasons why we got into the trouble we did.

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May 4, 2015

There is no more noble mission and it would be my distinct honor and privilege to be part of this effort.

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