“As Washington and the media focus their immediate attention on the withdrawal of Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson’s nomination to become the next Secretary of Veterans Affairs, our focus remains on the continuing reforms being conducted at the VA despite the lack of permanent leadership at the department. It is a testament to the dedication of the more than 350,000 VA employees who work hard every day to fulfill the department’s mission of caring for our nation’s veterans. We urge the Administration to work with veteran stakeholders to bring forward a well-qualified candidate who can lead the department and continue necessary reforms to strengthen and sustain the VA for the men and women who served.”