Darrell Issa actually said...

"We need to give taxpayers a private right of action and opportunity to recover treble damages from individual IRS employees who violate their 6103 rights."

"Personally, I was surprised by this recommendation because it seems to contradict the Republican narrative for this investigation."

"It's important the American people understand that with a pattern and a history of, and I use the word 'corruption' in parentheses, but inappropriate behavior, questionable loans, a number of scandals..."

"Thank you for holding this very important hearing today."