Do you think it is ideal to have the ombudsman report to the Department of Veterans Affairs? I would like to hear your thoughts on that. When you look at what you said and what has been said in the past, it is clear that there are two fairly different positions. Is it the ideal situation? If so, what are the real challenges? How can you find a way to improve the situation if you believe that the ombudsman should report directly to the Department of Veterans Affairs?
On June 1st, 2009. See this statement in context.