Johnny Isakson: “If there is any problem with VA quality of health care, we need to talk about that.”

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…

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.

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