So once again, we are finding that our veterans deserve much better than the care they are receiving.

When a veteran is experiencing depression or other early warning signs that may indicate mental health issues or even suicide, that must be treated like an immediate medical crisis, because that is exactly what it is.

But one that we haven't zeroed in on too much yet has been access to mental health care and suicide prevention services for our veterans.

I am done with the talk. I am done with the pilot programs, if you will.

We have had many discussions and debates about how to deliver the best health care services to our Nation's veterans, and how to ensure accountability within the leadership ranks of the VA.

I think there is no doubt in my mind, the American public wants to get this right.

If we do not get results this time then shame on us.

Our veterans are the ones paying the price for this dysfunction.

One criticism of VA is that doctors do not see enough patients in a single day compared to the private sector.

Some of the criteria for OPM certification includes alignment; that is, linking individual performance objective to organizational mission.

How do you explain the specific failures to this committee that we have discovered recently over the past several months?