We can't eat the fish there. In fact, we can't eat the fish in most of the rivers in my State.

We all agree that we ought to be guided by sound science.

I think that is a standard that we can all embrace. I don't care what religion you are; it is there in your religion.

I am anxious to hear how we can do more to optimize service delivery rates.

You have identified in a report the single greatest challenge to the IRS being information security, sort of the top management challenge.

A bill that I supported, the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act, was designed to improve the quality and the transparency of Federal financial data.

I am interested in taxpayer assistance, particularly to low income taxpayers.

I am troubled. Earlier today there were news reports just breaking in recent hours that the Iranians have launched a whole other range of ballistic missiles.

I enjoy working together on the diverse array of issues that come before the subcommittee.

Thank you, Senator Boozman. Just to follow up on that point, these roughly 5,000 victims have paid out something like $30 million, $26 to $30 million?

There is a significant tax gap in the United States by some accounts, something like $350 billion goes uncollected.

I believe that a concerted effort on the part of the Commissioner, the Secretary, and the Congress will help address this problem.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, Commissioner Koskinen, for your testimony today and your service.

Those who comply, those who voluntarily meet their legal duties, honest taxpayers, end up paying more.

I just wanted to commend the administration for placing tough export restrictions on the Chinese telecom giant, ZTE, and continuing to enforce our laws.

We continue to have serious concerns about vigorous enforcement of sanctions against Iran that remain in place.

I have seen firsthand how destructive payday lending can be.

I look forward to hearing from Commissioner Koskinen about his priorities for these requested funds as well as how the IRS is directing funds that were made available for fiscal year 2016.