"If confirmed, I will work tirelessly to build and restore VA's trust as the premier agency for ensuring the well-being of America's veterans."
"The free flow of accurate data is the lifeblood of a well-functioning organization."
"The President has made clear that equity will be a fundamental consideration across the pandemic preparedness and response."
"Community Care will continue to be a key part of how the Department cares for our veterans, full stop."
"I have been given a clear mission by President Biden, to be a fierce, staunch advocate for veterans and their families."
"The statute is clear on this. It says that best medical outcome for the veteran is the objective."
"The Constitution actually divvies that up quite clearly for you all and for the Executive, in Articles I and II."
"I promise to fight every single day to ensure that our veterans have the access to world-class, compassionate care that they have earned."
"Every decision that I make, if confirmed as Secretary of the Department, will be asking two simple questions and to advance two simple principles, which is are the decisions we are taking increasing a..."
"I do not support privatization."
"I was struck by the activity, the actions that you and your colleagues took the evening of January 6th, reconvening to continue the democratic process."