That it was the right decision in general. I think that there has been a lot of mistakes, miscalculations, Mission Creep over the years. We accomplished what the original goals for the mission to afghanistan were a long time ago, but unfortunately the Mission Creep has been very real in this case. I believe the decision was correct, but there is obviously plenty of room for error and recriminations around the way the withdrawal was executed, but i think in general the decision was correct. We just wish there had been more listening to the veterans groups that were calling for the early Withdrawal And Evacuation of our there is plenty of room for, in my view, bipartisan criticism from many decisions made throughout our time in afghanistan and the way the withdrawal was planned for, the agreements that were reached, and the way it was executed. Host talk about that more on the evacuation. What are you hearing from other veterans . Guest the biggest thing has to do with the special immigr
Hours. If my memory serves me correct weve got another boat yet to vote on and votes in a bit . The second most used called i just voted on. Great. I havent. So since i already know what he said since since of righty i may leave. [laughing] you read every word. If you can pull that off that would be great. [inaudible] you did say that . Okay. The commerce v. A. Hearing to order. Good afternoon. I want to thank you all for being a today, and special thank you to the secretary of the v. A. , thanks for being here, Secretary Mcdonough. Nearly nine months ago the v. A. Rolled out its new electronic Health Record. At the time v. A. Officials describe the rollout as flawless. Former secretary said it was revolutionary. Boasted that we just pulled off the most expensive i. T. Program in government history. He said we only heard crickets because critics from the critics because it had gone so well. Well guess what. Since a lot of the statements were made were hearing from v. A. Medical staff o
Good morning. This meeting will come to order welcome to the mail 20, 2021, Government Audit and oversight committee. I am joined by Supervisor Mandelman and soon to be joined by our Vice Chair Connie chan. The Community Clerk is John Chan and i also want to thank Sfgov Tv for staffing this meeting. Mr. Clerk, do you have any announcements . Clerk yes, thank you, mr. Chair. The board of supervisors legislate Ichamber And Committee room are closed. This precaution is taken pursuant to all federal state and local orders. Committee members are attending this meeting via video conference. Public comment will be available for each item on todays agenda. Both San Francisco Cable Channel 26 and sfgovtv. Org are streaming the public Comment Callin Number across the screen at this time. Your opportunity to speak and provide your comments during any of todays public Comment Period will be available to you via phone by dialling 415 6550001. Once youre connected and prompted enter the Meeting Id f
The city are going to do everything in our power to make sure that not only this company to not only follow the law if we can and Supervisor Haney alluded to this and were going to follow up with the airport even if that means discontinuing business and we have to make sure that we pass laws, that they are adhered to. Thank you Supervisor Mandelman and thank you Chair Preston. Chairman thank you, President Walton, and i just want to really echo the comments and also note that at a crowded time with dozens of requests for hearing time that we are hearing this quickly in g. A. O. Also is a reflection that this committee wants to stay on top of this and first out what steps we can take to ensure compliance. So, thank you, Supervisor Mandelman and President Walton, for your leadership on this. I understand Supervisor Mandelman, we have another presenter from local 2 and i just would like to her and any of our speakers that we have a 10minute time limit on presentations at g. A. O. Thank yo
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