A high-ranking official at the Department of Veterans Affairs said Tuesday that the department has “regret” for Secretary Robert McDonald’s comments on Monday comparing wait times at VA hospitals to wait times at at Disney theme park.
“Bob and I deeply regret the distraction … that’s been caused by these remarks,” said Sloan Gibson, deputy VA secretary, at a hearing before the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee.
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