I have serious concerns with the budget proposal itself.

To be blunt, it seems to me that it was not very well thought out.

Our President should demonstrate his commitment to defending the rights and interests of U.S. citizens by applying prohibition clauses of the Foreign Assistance Act to Vietnam.

As we continue to negotiate the Trans Pacific Partnership and we continue further economic ties with Vietnam, I believe we must insist that the government in Vietnam improve its record on human rights violations.

I am going to walk out today saddened--saddened that we find ourselves in a situation where our government is in activity with its citizens that results in those adjectives, in those descriptions.

We do know for a--this is one of the facts we now know: People were singled out because of their beliefs.

It seems implied that the organizations were responsible for the targeting because they chose to apply for tax-exempt status.

You have proof that the IRS, an individual or a group of individuals at the IRS committed a felony, you have proof of this, and nothing has occurred to seek or find justice.

How about an IRS that just processes a form?

Your donors are confidential; that is protected by law. You have proof that the IRS leaked your confidential donor information.

It is that trust that is being eroded, though. And our system of government only works if that trust exists.

So surrender your First Amendment rights, and then we might approve your application.

We don't need unsubstantiated, politically motivated, and irresponsible accusations against one another.

the fact is is that it has consistently surpassed all the expectations...

If we have been derelict, then we have to change what the laws are, period.

I think it is critical that this Committee continue its investigation into what we all agree--let's make that clear.

the fact is is that there is real change going on out there in delivery reform.

the small business tax credit is actually going to get bigger, isn't that correct?