Rothfus Statement on Shinseki Resignation

Statement

Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] released the following statement regarding the resignation of Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki:

"The problems at the VA highlighted by specifics revealed from Phoenix to Pittsburgh are bigger than any one person," said Rothfus. "Secretary Shinseki's resignation does not solve the problem and I call on all Members of Congress to keep the focus on results for our veterans.

"The VA must develop a culture of accountability to better serve our veterans. That culture is missing now. We hear about the problems and the huge bonuses, but we never hear about any accountability. This has to change.

"The House has passed bipartisan legislation to address this. The Senate should pass it, the President should sign it. The new Secretary must commit to using these powers to instill a culture of transparency and accountability at the VA to better serve veterans."
Congressman Rothfus joined Majority Leader Eric Cantor [VA-07], Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers [WA-05], Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Miller [FL-01], representatives from national veterans organizations, and veterans for a press conference on efforts to protect those who have served.

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