American Legion National Commander Denise H. Rohan provided the following statement regarding the confirmation of new U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie:
“On behalf of the two million members of The American Legion, I congratulate Mr. Robert Wilkie on his Senate confirmation to be the 10th secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. We look forward to working closely with Secretary Wilkie and his staff to ensure America’s veterans receive the health care, education and other benefits they have earned through their selfless service to our great nation.”