Denis McDonough actually said...

"We think there would be a real impact on both."

"It's our responsibility to serve veterans as well as they have served us no matter who they are, where they are from, or the status of their citizenship."

"We are still not competitive with docs. We're still not competitive with medical center CEOs."

"This Budget will ensure VA is moving swiftly and smartly into the future as we serve our two core requirements: timely access to world-class care, and timely access to earned benefits."