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>> well, i think thats -- that was the major reason secretary shulkin got canned. he had a boneheaded incident with the travel thing but i think he was fighting with political appointees in his own agent. i must admit there is an argument that the va, which is an absolutely national treasure to the veterans -- once youre in it, in the system, theyre just terrific docs, medical care is first rate. we spend a ton of money supporting our veterans. the most generous nation on the face of the earth t...

Privatizing more of the va, and there are two distinct opinions about that. whats your take on that? >> well, i think thats -- that was the major reason secretary shulkin got canned. he had a boneheaded incident with the travel thing but i think he was fighting with political appointees in his own agent. i must admit there is an argument that the va, which is an absolutely national treasure to the veterans -- once youre in it, in the system, theyre just terrific docs, medical care is first rate....

I must admit, though, its unusual to have someone of that background whos been running for 12 years now, hes been running a couple hundred people in the white house, to now be in charge of $180 billion budget, 380,000 employees. and its not just health care. i mean, theres 131 cemeteries for gosh sakes. veterans benefits program, which is byzantine beyond belief. its a very unusual appointment. weve got to wish him well. >> some people say this is another possible step toward privatizing more of...