Kristi Noem actually said...

"I do not fault them one bit for not bringing that up during this process."

"But as we lose services here, it obviously would cause more veterans to seek care in Rapid City as well."

"So you are saying the standard of care changed and that is why that service can no longer be offered here at Hot Springs."

"the thing that is really unfortunate about the situation is that one of the biggest reasons you have used for closing down the Hot Springs facility has been cost and to the detriment of our veterans."