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Rep. Gosar On VA Resignation: "That Don't Impress Me Much"

Washington, DC, May 16, 2014
Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) issued the following statement after learning of the resignation of Robert Petzel, Under Secretary for Health at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

For Immediate Release
Date: May 16, 2014

  

Contact: Russell Solomon
Russell.Solomon@mail.house.gov

Rep. Gosar On VA Resignation: "That Don't Impress Me Much"

Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) issued the following statement after learning of the resignation of Robert Petzel, Under Secretary for Health at the Department of Veterans Affairs:

"In an apparent attempt to feign accountability for the deaths of as many as 40 veterans at the Phoenix VA, the White House today announced the resignation of Robert Petzel, the top VA health official. We are not fooled, however, by this resignation, as Mr. Petzel was planning to retire in 2014 anyways. In fact, President Obama nominated his replacement days before his resignation.

"This looks like a classic scapegoat show resignation. And that don't impress me much.

"Our veterans deserve true accountability and answers, along with a concrete plan of action - not empty gestures and insults to our intelligence."

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