"Ms. Shames, the GAO report revealed that several veterinarians working in slaughter plants said that they were not always able to meet their responsibilities and perform high-quality work because of inadequate staffing."
"Either reports that came out were inadequate so that the Office of Personnel Management didn't know what the situation was."
"What are we going to do about the future?"
"There is no question that our Federal Government is facing a huge challenge, not only for veterinarians but throughout the system."
"I have long been concerned that our Nation is not prepared adequately for a pandemic."
"We need to ensure that the VA has access to, or can arrange, geographically dispersed crisis beds."
"We cannot have them dumped on our system not having any treatment for their mental illnesses."
"Yes. Well, there is no question telehealth services need to be expanded."
"there is no pure military solution to the challenges we face in Afghanistan."
"Thank you very much."
"Dr. Parker, according to the GAO report, a 2007 Food and Drug Administration Science Advisory Report concluded that the Center for Veterinary Medicine was in a state of crisis because of inadequate st..."