Eric Shinseki: “Those who have served this Nation as Veterans should never find themselves on the street, living without care and…”

As President Obama said veterans have done their duty and they ask nothing more than this country, does ours, that we uphold our sacred trust to all who have served, and we will.

Any allegation, any adverse incident like this makes me--makes me mad as hell.

I do not think any veteran, whatever the condition, should have to wait that long in any of our facilities, whether it is an emergency room or a clinic.

Providing quality, safe, accessible health care for our veterans who have earned them is a core mission.