And this gentleman died two days later. So it is noteworthy to understand that GAO has been making recommendations to the veterans healthcare system for a number of years. There are more than 100 recommendations [by GAO to the veterans healthcare system] that have not been implemented. About 80% of the recommendations. So certainly what I'd like to get out of this committee, out of this hearing and hopefully out of committee action, is coming up with … (02:56–03:01)
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