[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 302]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     VISIT TO CHARLIE NORWOOD VAMC

  (Mr. BROUN of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, this week I went to Augusta, 
Georgia, to participate in an oversight hearing with Chairman Jeff 
Miller of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. This visit was the 
result of multiple deaths and delays in care reported in the Augusta 
veterans hospital. We must find out what exactly went wrong.
  As both a U.S. Marine and a current medical doctor in the Navy 
Reserves, I take reports of poor care for our veterans very seriously. 
I questioned hospital staff on how, when, and why these lapses in care 
occurred, and who is ultimately responsible.
  While it appears that under new leadership the hospital is heading in 
a positive direction, this is just the beginning of a full 
investigation. We have made promises to our veterans. It is vital that 
we fulfill these promises.
  I have pledged to work to hold those responsible and the VA 
accountable. I am fully committed to making sure that our veterans 
receive world-class health care in Augusta, as well as VA hospitals all 
across the country.

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