Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick actually said...

"IT modernization is mandatory, not optional. It is in everyone's interest to finally do this in a way that does not upset veterans and employees and waste billions of dollars."

"Wait times for visitor visa appointments currently exceed 180 days in 70 U.S. embassies and consulates around the world."

"We remain closed for businesses to many who would be buyers and exhibitors who not only spend money at these conferences and trade shows."

"A common thread identified was a fundamental lack of planning, budgeting, and adherence to contracting best practices by VA and its contracting centers."