Jun 23, 2015
We need a system of accountability that is enforceable and is the same for employees at all levels.
Johnny Isakson
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Johnny Isakson was a prominent Republican politician from Georgia who served as a United States Senator from 2005 until his resignation in 2019. Prior to his Senate tenure, he was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1999 to 2005. Throughout his political career, Isakson was known for his focus on issues such as education, healthcare, and veterans' affairs, often advocating for policies that supported these areas. He played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including those related to nuclear energy and environmental regulations.
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Jun 23, 2015
Those bad employees only stay in the public focus because VA cannot or will not deal with them swiftly.
Jun 23, 2015
We should be championing the brave whistleblowers who come forward because they believe VA should serve veterans.
Jun 23, 2015
I cannot for the life of me comprehend a recruiting problem if the reasons for dismissal or removal are for a cause that is clearly defined.
Jun 23, 2015
Your bill offers an opportunity for us to begin to tear down some of those barriers and see to it that we have a more responsive VA.
Jun 23, 2015
The VA needs to understand on this issue of running out of money, no agency of government has gotten more increases in funding than Veterans Affairs over the last 7 or 8 years.
Jun 23, 2015
I would also like to voice my support for Senator Baldwin's bill as an important step in addressing VA's protocols on prescribing highly-addictive opiate drugs to our veterans.
Jun 23, 2015
We have some very important proposed pieces of legislation to be discussed today.
Jun 23, 2015
I call this meeting of the Veterans' Affairs Committee of the U.S. Senate to order, and I apologize that we are a few minutes late in starting.
Jun 23, 2015
My bill would give the VA Secretary the authority to expedite termination of health care professionals who fail to deliver the high-quality care our veterans deserve.
Jun 17, 2015
We have to put everything on the table and stop talking at each other and by each other and start talking to each other.
Jun 17, 2015
Transportation improvements are pro-growth, and, if you expand prosperity, you raise revenue, not by raising rates but by raising economic activity.
Jun 17, 2015
If we do put everything on the table to solve the crisis--and it is a crisis that we are facing right now in terms of our Highway Trust Fund--should that not be one of the things we consider to contribute to the solution?
Jun 2, 2015
I would think his case merits a revisit in terms of the VA, first of all, in consult with his physician.
Jun 2, 2015
I think the VA ought to investigate this case and I would appreciate your advising the Committee of what happens in that investigation.
Jun 2, 2015
I wanted you all to hear from the VA that they have no objection to the provider agreement language.
Jun 2, 2015
Thank you for your service and thank you for your testimony and thank you for your courage, not only to represent the country, but to speak out at this hearing today.
Jun 2, 2015
Mr. Chairman, this concludes my testimony. I would be happy to answer any questions you or other Senators may have.
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