WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after former Congressman Doug Collins was confirmed as Secretary for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):

“As an experienced military chaplain, Air Force Reserve Colonel, Iraq War veteran, and former Congressman, Doug Collins knows firsthand the unique challenges and brave sacrifices our service members and their families face. Doug is well-equipped for the task ahead and understands both our moral obligation and the urgent need to deliver quality and timely services to our nation’s heroes, and I look forward to working alongside him as he ushers in a new era at the VA.”