Johnny Isakson: “In your testimony, you talked about a lack of functioning authority in a good area of the DRC.”

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.

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.