Doug Collins: “It is amazing, though, to hear now they have gotten really sensitive about process on the majority side.”

“I appreciate that, Senator,” concluded Secretary Collins. “It's always good to visit with you, my former colleague in the House.”

The Democrats’ government shutdown is limiting services for Veterans and making life miserable for VA employees, and things are only going to get worse as time goes on.

Now, we regret anyone who loses their job, and it’s extraordinarily difficult for me, especially as a VA leader and your secretary, to make these types of decisions.

I'm the Secretary of VA, and I'm telling you right now, that's not happening … the reality is, veterans benefits aren't getting cut.