Why did a Canadian minister come to the U.S. for health care?

My heart, my choice,' Williams says, defending decision for U.S. heart surgery

"An unapologetic Danny Williams says he was aware his trip to the United States for heart surgery earlier this month would spark outcry, but he concluded his personal health trumped any public fallout over the controversial decision."

"I did not sign away my right to get the best possible health care for myself when I entered politics."

"I would've been criticized if I had stayed in Canada and had been perceived as jumping a line or a wait list. ... I accept that. That's public life," he said."