We have heard from the President that he wanted to drain the swamp. We have heard phrases like 'foxes guarding the henhouse,' and the 'revolving door.'

We need to stay vigilant and I am going to work my hardest to see that this legislation also gets across the finish line.

Thank you. I just have a couple of closing questions, and I appreciate the opportunity to have another quick round on this, to really focus squarely on the gaps that exist.

Everyone put politics aside and actually focused on what was best for our veterans.

We're very pleased that you have a seat both at the authorizing table and the appropriating table on this, and I have appreciated your leadership.

I support their effort.

we're very pleased that you have a seat both at the authorizing table and the appropriating table on this, and I have appreciated your leadership.

I wish more things around here could be like that.

I hope today to facilitate a candid conversation about improvements the Department is making and needs to make.

You both have been champions uncovering issues within your local VA communities on this topic.

earlier today, Senator Capito and myself, the chairman, also Senator Tester, others of our colleagues on a bipartisan basis, introduced legislation to further some of the recommendations contained, Mr. Missal, in the Inspector General…

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