Joyce Calls for Secretary Shinseki's Resignation

Statement

Today, U.S. Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) called for the resignation of United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki following the Secretary's morning address to the National Coalition of Homeless Veterans and the report released this week by the VA inspector general's office on systemic problems throughout the VA system nationwide.

"After carefully reading through the facts in the VA inspector general's report, it is clear that Secretary Shinseki must resign," Joyce said. "His distinguished service in the Armed Forces deserves our utmost respect, but his apology this morning indicates that he does not understand his mission. He must take responsibility for the lack of care our veterans have experienced under his watch. It is time for Secretary Shinseki to step down and allow new leadership to bring a fresh start to the VA system so that our heroes receive the treatment we promised them."

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