Johnny Isakson: “I stand ready, and I bet--I did not ask Jon about this but I bet you Jon does too.”

The country deserves better than this.

You are a great chairman. You are a great friend. You are a great example to our country.

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.

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