U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) Monday issued the following statement after voting to confirm Robert Wilkie as Secretary of Veterans Affairs:
“Robert Wilkie’s long record of public service and his experience serving as acting secretary make him an easy choice to permanently lead the VA. Now, more than ever, we need a strong leader at the helm of the department to ensure our veterans receive the quality of care they deserve. I’ve been an advocate for bringing accountability, reform, and transparency to the VA through legislation like the Department of Veterans Affairs Oversight Enhancement Act, and I look forward to working with Secretary Wilkie on these issues.”
U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) Monday voted and helped to confirm Robert Wilkie, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Donnelly said, “I believe Robert Wilkie has the necessary experience to lead the VA and has demonstrated a commitment to our veterans. Our veterans have served our country and put their lives on the line to defend our freedoms, and they deserve a VA that will ensure they receive the benefits they have earned in a timely fashion, as well as the quality care they deserve.”
