The thought of roaches and other insects crawling across kitchen countertops where our veterans eat their meals is the stuff of horror movies,” Bost said.  “It’s unacceptable and a slap in the face to our heroes that they could be subjected to substandard eating conditions that would never be tolerated in a private sector hospital. These stories are certainly not true at VA facilities everywhere, but the fact that it happens anywhere makes clear the need for this legislation.”