06/16/2009
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"General, as Secretary, your charge would be to ensure that as more veterans come into the system, the quality of the health care provided by the VA does not deteriorate."
"When you are confirmed as the head of the VA, you would be entrusted with one of the most noble missions of the Federal Government."
"I look forward in the 111th Congress--to us working together to improve the lives of our Nation's veterans and their families."
"Unfortunately, too many wounded servicemembers do not experience a seamless transition from active duty to civilian life."