Statement of Secretary of Veterans Affairs R. James Nicholson on the Status of the Veterans Data Theft (5/24/06): “I am outraged at the loss of this veterans’ data and the fact an employee would put it at risk by taking it home in violation of our policies. I am also concerned about the timing of the Department’s response once the burglary became known. I will not tolerate inaction and poor judgment when it comes to protecting our veterans.”