Doug Collins: “The only thing that has changed is the opportunity from last November when you became the majority.”

We’re going to look into this. […] Look, long-term healthcare, whether it's inside our own facilities or with community is something that this country has to look at.

Each investment is tied to a concrete improvement Veterans will notice: shorter waits, better coordination, and more consistent access to both VA and community care.

I think we’re making massive progress in how we diagnose things, but also how we do new treatments, which in the past was more of a wait-and-see approach, and now we’re being more cutting-edge.

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