My own life changed when my father returned from his second combat tour in Vietnam. When he came home after almost a year in Army hospitals, he weighed less than half of what he did when he left. I watched… — Robert Wilkie Copy Share Image
If we don't get a hold of what we owe Americans who are providing services to our veterans, then the entire system collapses. — Robert Wilkie Copy Share Image
As part of any new leadership organization, you come in with a team. You come in to assess. You come in to rearrange. — Robert Wilkie Copy Share Image
Norman Hooten's dedication and commitment to serving his fellow veterans is what VA is all about. — Robert Wilkie Copy Share Image
The Bible that I will take my oath on reminds me of the 100th anniversary of the end of the war to end all… — Robert Wilkie Copy Share Image
Constant rotation, based on a 19th century Army model, prevents spouses from putting down roots and gaining meaningful deployment. — Robert Wilkie Copy Share Image
I experienced what can never be duplicated in the private sector - the communal aspect of VA. — Robert Wilkie Copy Share Image
While I honor the soldiers in my family, and I am a student of history, the past is the past, and I do not… — Robert Wilkie Copy Share Image
I have been privileged to work for some of the most high-powered people in town. They pay me for my opinions, and I give… — Robert Wilkie Copy Share Image
When an American veteran comes to VA, it is not up to him to employ a team of lawyers to get VA to say… — Robert Wilkie Copy Share Image
Many of the issues I encountered as acting secretary were not with the quality of medical care but with getting our veterans through the… — Robert Wilkie Copy Share Image
I am humbled by the prospect of serving those who have borne the battle, those American men and women who have sacrificed so much. — Robert Wilkie Copy Share Image
I learned at a very early age, listening to those around my family, that in order to be a commander, you had to walk… — Robert Wilkie Copy Share Image
My own life changed when my father returned from his second combat tour in Vietnam. When he came home after almost a year in… — Robert Wilkie Copy Share Image
I am opposed to the privatization of the Veterans Affairs Department and will continue to make sure the VHA is fully funded. — Robert Wilkie Copy Share Image
