WASHINGTON, D.C.  – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement today after the Senate confirmed Robert Wilkie to serve as Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA):

“Robert Wilkie is qualified and well-prepared to serve as our next Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Under Mr. Wilkie’s leadership, the VA should continue to pursue positive solutions that will improve care for veterans in Nebraska and across the country.”