It is time that the VA address these issues quickly and effectively.

I am hopeful that these changes can expand to VA and Congress working together to address IT security issues.

I hope all of my colleagues here today will continue to fight to give VA those needed resources.

Thank you, Ranking Member Michaud.

And does that address security issues and would deter improper data manipulation as well?

I have an increasing worry that Secretary McDonald and you are getting bad advice from some of those around you within VA's bureaucracy.

VA's entrenched bureaucracy must be shaken up in order for any true reform--reform that is so desperately needed to better serve our veterans--to succeed.

I understand that the Choice cards are being rolled out in phases right now.

And do you think five days is long enough?

We are here today to get an update from the Department of Veterans Affairs on the implementation of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014.

We need to feel that the Department of Veterans Affairs is taking the necessary action to move swiftly as possible and decisively as possible to get rid of those employees who failed the American veterans.