Veterans Affairs chief refuses to apologize for Disney comments

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Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald declined to apologize Tuesday for his controversial remarks comparing wait times at the VA to wait times at Disney. “Look, as I said, I’m here to improve the veteran experience,” McDonald said during an appearance on MSNBC Tuesday when asked if he was sorry for his comments.

“If I was misunderstood or if I said the wrong thing, I’m glad that I’ve had the opportunity to correct it,” he added.

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