Patrick Murphy Wants Eric Shinseki to Leave VA

U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Fla., called for VA Secretary Eric Shinseki to resign on Thursday after an inspector generals report was released earlier this week noting the problems of VA medical centers across the nation.

This damning report confirms a systematic failure of the VA to uphold their sacred duty to provide care for the brave men and women who have served our nation, Murphy said. While I highly respect his service to our nation, the neglect by the VA in treating our veterans during Sec. Shinsekis tenure is inexcusable. The seriousness of this situation requires that leadership be held responsible, which is why I respectfully request Mr. Shinseki step down, allowing new leadership to fully investigate and address these issues to make sure these practices do not occur again. Only then can the VA begin to restore trust with our nation, veterans, and military families.