11/09/2011
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"It is my firm belief that only someone with qualifications such as those possessed by Dr. Petzel could meet the challenges facing the next VA Under Secretary for Health."
"I hope you find me worthy."
"Highly publicized failures of VA to deliver quality health care, and a lack of accountability at high levels for those failures, have impacted veterans' confidence in the system."
"I recognize the need and importance of ensuring appropriate oversight measures are in place for Federal contracts."