Political Quotes

“I would like to point out that this is a 3 percent reduction, and it brings it back to 2007 levels. The Treasury inspector general has reported that the IRS has been wasting upwards of $15 billion a year--more than $140 billion since 2003--due to its failure to comply with Federal law to curb improper payments. I think what we could do is save taxpayers a lot more money if they just didn't call the IRS. This is a blatant disregard of basic civil liberties in the use of a government agency to harass, target, intimidate, and threaten lawful, honest citizens. We need to bring the IRS into compliance. With that, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois). The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Gosar). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment Offered by Mr. Huizenga of Michigan”