Doug Collins: “And so did every OIG report before then that said the same…”

“Continue your discussion, but you're not even on the right path. Mr. Secretary, just one year ago, 90% of VA medical facilities had a severe shortage of doctors. And so did every OIG report before then that said the same staffing shortage. Since then, reclaiming my time as secretary. Since then, 30,000 employees have left VA. Yes, and you now have stopped looking. That is not true. Don't, don't, don't, don't.” (03:21–03:26)

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