In terms of what we used to call the tooth to tail ratio, what is the tooth of the dragon that's really taking care of things? And what's the tail that's just up there? That's a bureaucracy. The VA is in danger of being overwhelmed by bureaucracy. and it needs to have some very harsh looks taken at it to make sure that it's responsive to veterans at the tactical point, at the point of the spear where veterans really need care and not just more offices and offices and offices. (12:24–12:29)
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Asserts that the Veterans Affairs system is at risk of being hindered by excessive bureaucracy.
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