"I think it does, but I also think, Chairman, as you are aware, we have also set up a process..."
"I do so with great respect for your constitutional obligations to advise and consent."
"If confirmed, I will work tirelessly to build and restore VA's trust as the premier agency for ensuring the well-being of America's veterans."
"I promise to fight every single day to ensure that our veterans have the access to world-class, compassionate care that they have earned."
"I have been given a clear mission by President Biden, to be a fierce, staunch advocate for veterans and their families."
"Every Federal agency has a role in supporting our veterans. If confirmed, I will make that happen."
"Community Care will continue to be a key part of how the Department cares for our veterans, full stop."
"I believe, as you do, and as I said earlier, everybody has a role to play in supporting the veterans."
"When the Executive works closely with Congress, in a collaborative and consultative way, that is the best way to ensure more durable policy."
"The Constitution actually divvies that up quite clearly for you all and for the Executive, in Articles I and II."
"Every decision that I am involved in, if confirmed as Secretary, will come back to the fundamental premise of whether the decision is increasing access and improving outcomes for veterans."
"Every decision that I make, if confirmed as Secretary of the Department, will be asking two simple questions and to advance two simple principles, which is are the decisions we are taking increasing a..."