Ahead of Valentine's Day, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough talks to reporters after he joined his wife Kari McDonough, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff to deliver cookies thanking essential health care workers for their service, at the VA Medical Center in Washington, DC, U.S., February 13, 2021. Each cookie is individually wrapped with a note that reads: "Have a sweet Valentine's Day! We appreciate you. Kamala & Doug". REUTERS/Cheriss May