Wilkie was a witness this morning for joining us and since this is her first touring with some members to spain remotely id like to begin by offering a brief explanation of how it will work in order to benefit both members and the public. First, this searing room has been configured to maintain the recommended sixfoot social distancing between members, witnesses and other individuals in the room necessary to operate the hearing. As i mentioned some members have opted to use secure video teleconferencing which allows them to participate remotely. For those on the Video Conference once you start speaking there would be a slight delay before you are displayed on the main screen as i am now. To minimize background was to ask members are participating virtually remain on mute until it is your turn to ask questions. Please remember to mute yourself at the conclusion of your questions. Should you seek additional time please unmute yourself so i will recognize you. Just like if you were in the
A military briefing for a full year. When my dad was the artillery commander, they asked the second airborne to come visit. He was troubled. So i have touched royalty. Secretary wilkie is here for important testimony. Do i have the mic on . I can officially call the subcommittee on military construction, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies to order. I would like to welcome secretary wilkie, who is our witness this morning, joining us. Since this is our first hearing with some numbers participating remotely, i would like to begin by offering a brief explanation of how it will work, in order to benefit both members and the public. First, this hearing room has been configured to maintain the recommended six foot social distancing between members, witnesses, and other individuals in the room necessary to operate the hearing, which we have kept to a minimum. Some members have elected to use secure videoconferencing which allows them to participate remotely. For those on videoconference,
Recounts his time as secretary of the Veterinary Affairs department. Ceo and afghanistan veterans of america, and after words has relevant hosts interviewing top authors about their work and after words are also available to listen to as podcasts. Dr. Shulkin, thank you for being with us today. Its an honor to have you here. I think the va is an important subject to talk about and i think its one of the areas of our government that a lot of people hear about, but dont necessarily know many of the details, frankly in the veteran community, i think a lot of us that dont understand the breadth and the depth of what the va does. Im excite today talk about the va in general and certainly about your book and about your time in the administration. If youd like, id love to begin by sort of what brought you to the va. You were successful in the civilian career and a lot of times making a transition from the civilian world into the government world can be a bit jarring. What drove you to want to
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Recounts his time at the secretary of the Veterans Affairs department for the Trump Administration. Hes interviewed by jeremy butler. After words is a weekly interview program. They are also available to listen to as podcasts. Thank you for being with us today the v. A. Is an important subject to talk about one area of our government that dont necessarily know one of the details. Those that dont understand the breadth and the depth. Certainly about your book and your time of the administration. I would love to begin talking about the v. A. You are very successful with a civilian career making the transition from the civilian world into the government world can be jarring what would you to take up the mantle of work . During my twenties i didnt have a chance to serve in the way that you did. I spent my time in medical institutions building my medical training and one of the real regrets that i would have but later on in my career i was the ceo of the hospital and i had the opportunity t