David Roe: “So the fact that VA does not have the technology to pay its bills is actually hurting our mission of health care.”

The members here have heard me say this many times, in the Guard in Tennessee we have a program called Guard Your Buddy, which has been shown to reduce suicide by almost 70 percent.

Do not imply, Mr. Secretary, I care any less about the veterans who are committing suicide. I have declared suicide prevention to be the No. 1 priority of this committee.

I think some people are locked and loaded and ready to go right now; I agree with you.

Why don't we take a public health approach?