Doug Collins actually said...

"For many years, veterans have been asking for a more efficient, accountable and transparent VA. This administration is finally going to give the veterans what they want."

"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."

"But the federal government does not exist to employ people. It exists to serve people."

"There will not be any more opportunities to stop termination of contracts that are on the termination lists, these are the rules of the road today."