Johnny Isakson: “I thank the distinguished President pro tempore of the Senate, the chairman of the committee. I am honored to take that…”

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

Reserving the right to object and I will yield to the Senator from Alabama. I want everybody to listen closely. Senator, please listen to me closely. You are a great friend. I love you to death. But do you know what you just did? When you…

It's deplorable what he said.

I don't want to cut anybody out, but I want to make that point. I yield to Senator Shelby. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Crapo). The Senator from Alabama.