Jacob J. Lew

It is unacceptable for there to be any political interference in the enforcement of our tax code.

The United States and the international community have made it clear that we will continue to stand with the Ukrainian people during this critical time.

Now is the time to reform our housing finance system, and I want to encourage the Senate Banking Committee to continue making progress on this very complex issue.

It is the right thing to do, it is good for our economy, and it is who we are, as a people.

Funding the IRS is of critical importance.

I am a big believer in possibility. I think if people keep talking, anything is possible.

We strongly support the extension of long-term unemployment benefits.

The President announced this morning, he has signed an executive order to authorize sanctions on individuals and entities responsible for activities that undermine the democratic process.

The steps Russia has taken to violate Ukraine's sovereignty, Ukraine's territorial integrity, and--are a breach of international law.

It is clear that Russia cannot sit at a G-8 meeting while it is pursuing the policies that it is now pursuing.

Russia has to be held accountable for the actions it has taken.

I think that this Administration has pushed on an international basis for the toughest sanctions in history.