Robert Wilkie: “Well, Senator, I will say--and I say it respectfully--I welcome a scrutiny of my entire record.”

VA is committed to being as transparent as possible with Congress, Veterans, and the American people.

Now more than ever we are seeing the need for DoD and VA to work together to provide quality care for the Nation's Service members and Veterans.

I commit to accountability and transparency and will work with our partners in Congress, VSOs, and Veterans to ensure all veterans receive the care and benefits they have earned.

Congress has infused VA with a $200 billion budget. You have passed the Accountability Act to shake up complacency, and you have passed the MISSION Act to strengthen VA's ability to ensure Veterans have access to the best care available…