Johnny Isakson: “I want to know, though, how much of that is contract community-based care and how much of it is in-house controlled…”

Your service when working with you has been a privilege. You have done a phenomenal job as Chairman in the House.

It's deplorable what he said.

Success now and in the future will require close collaboration between the VA and Congress, a focus on engagement as well as accountability.

We have a second to certify our growth in the VA by nominating James Byrne and approving his appointment. We have all worked hard to see that the VA is responsive. We get good news in the papers, not bad news. We are helping our veterans…