Washington – Business Roundtable President John Engler issued the following statement on today’s Senate vote to confirm Bob McDonald as the new Secretary of Veterans Affairs:

“This vote shows the overwhelming support for Bob McDonald to be the next Secretary of Veterans Affairs. His extraordinary wisdom, judgment and acumen will allow him to tackle a wide variety of challenges and reform an agency that protects our nation’s veterans and ensures they receive the care they deserve. While serving on the Business Roundtable Executive Committee and as Chair of the Business Roundtable Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee, Bob demonstrated the experience and leadership abilities that this job requires, and we commend the Senate for approving him without delay.”