Will you commit to this committee that, if confirmed, you will ensure that any political activity regulation the IRS finalizes will apply equally to 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), and 501(c)(6) organizations?

It is vital that the IRS maintain its credibility. The American people should be able to trust that the IRS will enforce our Nation's tax laws without bias or prejudice.

It is not possible to overstate the amount of damage the IRS has done to its reputation by selectively targeting politically conservative tax-exempt social welfare groups for harassment during the last two elections.

I will commit that I will pay close attention as I participate in the process, if I am confirmed as Commissioner, and I do think that the regulations need to be evenhanded and fair.

the problems with these tax credits are deeply rooted in the law itself.

Unfortunately, my fears about privacy and security have been confirmed in recent months as the implementation of the Obamacare exchanges has led to countless problems.

Unfortunately, over the last few years, the credibility of the IRS has been eroded through actions taken by the IRS itself.

I want to personally pay tribute to you for being willing to take this very difficult job at this very difficult time and for the excellent work that you have done in the past in so many ways.

That is strong evidence that the IRS intends to hammer social welfare groups and, in the end, let the unions slide by.

For years, I have been concerned that the personal financial records of millions of Americans are at serious risk due to Obamacare's new information-sharing requirements.

The IRS is one of the most powerful agencies in our government, and, consequently, it is both feared and loathed by millions of Americans.

The Obamacare premium subsidies, in my opinion, are a fraudster's dream come true.

That is why I introduced the 'Trust But Verify Act,' which would stop the Obamacare exchanges from operating until the GAO and HHS Inspector General can certify that necessary privacy and data security parameters are in place.

During those 17 days the Obama administration failed to even try to uphold President Roosevelt's mantra.

Because we need to support our States who stepped up to the challenge during this most difficult time with this strong bipartisan support, and I urge passage of this solution to make these States whole for the expended costs due to…

The world has learned those lessons. The free market system has learned those lessons. Government in Washington has simply not learned the lessons.

There are Federal lands that are being managed by State and local government by an agreement.

Do you know whose decision it was to close the parks despite the offers from the States?