Committee Chairman @RepMarkTakano and @RepBrownley issued statements following a flippant response from @SecWilkie’s regarding allegations of sexual assault of a @VetAffairsDems staffer at a VA facility, → veterans.house.gov/news/press-rel…
@RepMarkTakano @RepBrownley @SecWilkie “To cast doubt on credible, serious, and concerning claims about how women are treated at VA is outrageous. Women veterans are already hesitant to come forward and report sexual harassment & sexual assault because they fear being dismissed & retaliated against.” - @RepMarkTakano
@RepMarkTakano @RepBrownley @SecWilkie “If we’ve learned anything from the #MeToo movement, it is that being heard and being supported for coming forward is an essential first step to stopping sexual assault and to ending the unfortunate culture that allows it.” - #WomenVetsTaskForce Chair @RepBrownley
@RepMarkTakano @RepBrownley @SecWilkie “Whether intentional or not, Secretary Willkie’s statement illustrates how much work we have ahead of us to make sure all veterans feel supported coming forward when they are harassed or assaulted.” - @RepBrownley
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@RepMarkTakano @RepBrownley @SecWilkie “It’s absurd to suggest that ‘VA is a safe place for all Veterans to enter and receive care and services.’ I am disappointed that as a cabinet secretary he would sign his name on such a shameful letter. Our veterans deserve better.” - @RepMarkTakano
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