At Doug Collins' Senate confirmation hearing for the Veterans Affairs department, he focused on his military service and dedication to veterans. Unlike past confirmations, the hearing was notably calm. Collins, a colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserves, emphasized the importance of collective identities among veterans. While he assured senators he would not compromise veterans' benefits, he struggled to address how recent budget changes would impact staffing shortages. Collins' lack of direct experience leading large organizations raised concerns, though he displayed knowledge of VA policy.
Collins expressed his commitment to veterans' care, stating, 'I'm gonna take care of the veterans. That means that we're not gonna balance budgets on the back of veterans benefits.'
During his confirmation hearing, Collins emphasized the collective identity of veterans, saying his dog tags were a reminder that they are 'part of a bigger unit.'
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