Walsh Statement on Confirmation of VA Secretary McDonald

Statement

Date: July 29, 2014
Location: Washington, DC

Senator John Walsh today released the following statement after voting to confirm Bob McDonald as the new Secretary for the Department of Veterans Affairs:

"America's veterans sacrificed for this nation and have earned timely access to quality care. The VA healthcare system needs reform, strong leadership, and a renewed commitment to caring for our veterans. Congress also has a responsibility to live up to the promises we made to our nation's veterans and to be a partner with the VA. I look forward to working with Secretary McDonald to ensure that no veteran is left behind by the country they have served."


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