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Matheson Statement on the Resignation of VA Secretary Eric Shinseki

Statement

Date: May 30, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Entitlements and the Safety Net Veterans Health and Health Care

Congressman Matheson released the following statement today in response to the resignation of Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki:

"Secretary Shinseki's resignation today was appropriate, given the egregious wrongdoings within the department that have recently come to light. Secretary Shinseki is a decorated veteran who served honorably, including making many improvements during his tenure at the Department of Veterans Affairs. However, leadership begins at the top, and the Secretary's resignation was a necessary first step in taking responsibility for actions that took place on his watch. Perhaps most importantly, there is a lot of work to be done to correct the systemic problems with wait times and access to health care for our veterans. That is where we should focus -- honoring the commitment we have made as a country to the men and women who have served in our Armed Forces."


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