One of the first questions I asked them was, what are your needs.
He is putting together a top-flight team, yourself included in that.
the VA is pretty much a passive system as far as reaching out and letting people know what their benefits are.
If I have my way about it, kids, your dad is going to be doing a very, very important job for the veterans of this country.
I just want to touch on electronic medical records...
I believe that Secretary Shinseki and, if confirmed, I will join him in the process of demanding that we hold people accountable for the res...
We also have the issue of mental health that is the signature injury coming out of Iraq and Afghanistan.
I am frustrated, to say the least, about the fact that the VA and the DOD don't have a seamless electronic medical record.
We need to eliminate that kind of frustration as much as possible. These are folks that have served this country.
I think it is entirely appropriate as we approach the confirmation of General Shinseki to give thanks to General Peake for the work that he ...
I appreciate your willingness to serve. I look forward to having you come out to the great State of Montana.