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Krn about our vets. I want to thank David Shulkin for being here. Hes the secretary of Veterans Affairs. Its really good youre here, mr. Secretary. Especially since in a couple hours youll be across the street in the white house for a bill signing passed by both republicans and democrats that President Trump will sign the bill which will give you some tools to reform the v. A. And if anybody can reform the v. A. You can. Youre a strong leader and were lucky to have your service for our country. [applause] you know, a lot of times you hear people gripe about the v. A. And im sure there are some...

President bush laura and i are honored you all came. Thank you for opening your door to the concerns about our vets. I want to thank david for being here, secretary of President Trump will sign the bill. This will give you some tools to reform the v. A. If anybody can reform the v. A. , you can. You are a strong leader and were happy to have your service for our country. [applause] a lot of times, you hear people gripe about the v. A. Its important for our citizens to care deeply about our vets transition. This today, three educators from three parts of the country. It spends a lot of time on ...

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[inaudible conversations]. And were live this morning awaiting remarks from defense secretary Ashton Carter being interviewed by politicos correspondent mike allen and defense editor, brian bender. Should get underway in just a moment. Live coverage here on cspan2. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations]. [inaudible conversations]. Ladies and gentlemen, the program will begin in just a few minutes. [inaudible conversations]. [inaudible conversations]. [inaudible conversations]. [inaudible conversations]. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome politicos chief White House Correspondent...

Basket, many which congress will have to approve, well be discussing that with them and hearing their ideas and trying to come up with the best possible ideas for the country going forward, the, i depend on the joint chiefs of staff and the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff to do that integrating. I do that every day. I depend on them. I would like to strengthen their role in doing that. I dont want to do that in any way that subtracts from their ability to give independent military advice, which i dont favor putting the chairman in the chain of command per se. The chairman gives, i just w...