Jonathan Jackson actually said...

"when leadership complained that the DEA was hurting the care of 43,000 Veterans connected to the Jackson VAMC, he told them he was not responsible for improper care/narcotic polices--they were."

"I had already sent emails in early June 2012 telling leadership, including Mr. Battle, that such a practice was illegal per the DEA."

"we will simply not tolerate substandard care for our veterans under any circumstance."

"Jeff Jackson told me in person that he had personally reviewed such issues with leadership--and knowing and enforcing such regulations is what the DEA does."