last week President Obama outlined a change in strategy to increase troops in Afghanistan by an additional 30,000
We need you to be candid. If between the Congressional Budget Office and elsewhere it gets reduced from where you all think it ought to be, ...
OK. Well, we have had experience in the past where the VHA has recognized the need for increased resources.
One of his top priorities is to transform the VA into a truly 21st century organization.
I can guarantee that once you are there, you will be hearing a lot from me.
I sincerely hope that, if confirmed, you will work to promote an open and proactive approach to relations with Congress.
This tendency to downplay problems does the VA a serious disservice.
I spoke about the need to overhaul the bureaucratic culture at the VA.
The VA is an organization of people and those in leadership will shape the culture of the organization.
Mr. Chairman, I look forward to supporting this nominee, and hopefully we can move him quickly through the process once we have the Committe...
I want to congratulate you on your nomination and applaud you for your willingness to take on this challenging and rewarding job.