Cohen Statement on New VA Report

[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today released the following statement regarding the newly-released U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Access Audit:

“Any delay in providing care to the brave men and women who risked their lives for our safety is unacceptable, and I have consistently pushed to give the VA the resources and personnel needed to provide timely care.”

“While the Memphis VA, under the leadership of Director C. Diane Knight, has implemented the recommendations of the VA Inspector General, today’s report is disappointing and underscores that more still needs to be done—not only in Memphis but around the nation—to fulfill our commitment to our veterans.”

“I look forward to fully analyzing this report and I will continue working with President Obama and members of both parties in Congress to fix these problems and make sure that everyone who has served this country in uniform receives timely, high-quality care at the Memphis VA or any other VA Medical Center.”