Eric Shinseki: “transparency is an important aspect of our being able to establish and retain trust in this department.”

It is okay to say, 'I have a mental health problem.'

I would say that is our only mission, Mr. Chairman. I mean if you look at any of our buildings, emblazoned on them is the words of Abraham Lincoln, to care for him who have borne the battle.

When Secretary Shinseki came in, one of the first things he directed as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs is directing us to build a full inpatient medical facility.

I ask the Committee, and the rest of Congress, to help us by resolving this fiscal impasse now.