we'll end the backlog in 2015. >> last remark from the current secretary of veterans affairs, eric shinseki, who has not talked much to the national press. maybe that is changing. but i am, for one, delighted to talk to anyone from the v.a. which has been next to impossible for us as a show as we have covered this issue for years now. the agency would not give us anybody to talk to about this, until tonight. joining us tonight for the interview, tommy sowers. prior to being nominated by the president, he served two tours in the war iraq. really nice to see you, not out of politeness, i really am glad you are here. >> thank you for your focus on this issue. i know you are a daughter of a veteran and i appreciate your focus. >> i don't want to look a gift horse in the mouth, but why has