hospitals because we have to prevent anything like that from ever happening again. last year, of course, the full magnitude of broader problems also came to light. long wait times, veterans denied care, some people inexcusebly cooking the books. it was unacceptable. i made it clear i want those problems fixed. i brought in bob mcdonald and i went down to the phoenix v.a. to see and hear for myself. i know bob gave you an update earlier. the v.a. reached out to vets across the country to get them off those wait lists and in for care. bob is bringing energetic new leadership. he is working to hold people accountable and make sure whistle-blowers are protected instead of punished. [ applause ]