$320 million isn't real money.

I would be remiss today if I did not also thank Representative Debbie Dingell for her support for state fish and wildlife agencies.

It is especially troubling to learn how these clawbacks impact tribes, since it is my understanding how many feel that they have been left out of this process.

Would you rather have $1.3 billion of guaranteed funding every year, or $320 million in discretionary authorizations, which is not guaranteed, for 5 years and then it sunsets?

it is a Trojan horse that undermines Fish and Wildlife funding.

the $320 million, that is essentially Monopoly money.

The IRS has had their work cut out for them, with a very long list of major implementation issues over the last decade.

Ultimately, there is no substitute for Federal legislation.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. First of all, Commissioner, let me welcome and thank you and the Internal Revenue Services for its outstanding success in ensuring a fairer tax system in which the wealthy and well-connected pay their fair share.

And, while there is all kind of different figures floating around about what it has cost, I would just caution people to say, you know, any time we say it costs the government, we keep in mind that it actually then gave taxpayers a break…

What has the IRS done to restore an element of fairness to the tax system?

However, we continue to look at programs and we tend to look at hold-ups in it.

I am particularly troubled that the Administration continues to implement policies across numerous agencies, regardless of whether it is legislated authority or not.

I would be happy to get your report.

Of course, the other area that is very important to me is enforcing our tax laws so that the many people that are out there that are paying their fair share are not abused by those who refuse to do so.

the IRS beat Secretary Yellen's goal and delivered an 87 percent quality level of service

While I am grateful for your partnership in these efforts, it won't surprise you that I also have a number of concerns about the Biden Administration's approach to the IRS.

the biggest threat to the IRS right now is the extremism of some of our colleagues.