Joe Manchin actually said...

Should we treat this like a business, and should we make sure that somebody--whoever is Secretary--has business experience?

I truly believe that the VA could change the culture of America, of how we treat chronic pain.

How much is protected by the civil service that you cannot even touch?

If confirmed, I will work with my good friend, ADM Curt Tidd, at U.S. Southern Command to work on ways that build upon these positive steps ...