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National Press Club: VA Secretary Dr. David Shulkin

David Shulkin
David Shulkin, at the time the Veterans Affairs undersecretary for health, leaves a meeting with then President-elect Donald Trump at Trump Tower in New York.
Evan Vucci | AP File

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Looking ahead to Veterans Day on Saturday, Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin answers questions at the National Press Club in Washington.

Shulkin has had CEO roles at major medical centers and now heads the VA, where he is trying to improve the VA medical system and other services for veterans.

What's the best way to serve millions of American veterans? Many veterans return from service with serious problems, and some entered the service with unaddressed problems.

Shulkin is the only holdover from the Obama administration.

To listen to the discussion, click the audio player above.