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On the recordNovember 8, 2023
I have never been more thrilled to be a part of the Republican Party. I would much rather stand with the American people than stand in this Chamber and defend 87,000 armed IRS agents. I have seen the recruiting requirements that say you must carry a firearm and be prepared to use deadly force. This amendment is straightforward, saying we don't want to give more money to IRS agents. We do not want to give bonuses to IRS agents who target conservative groups, who release tax information about the President's political opponents, or who ignore congressional subpoenas. We have had IRS whistleblowers before the Oversight Committee who said that they were told that they must protect Joe Biden's son. That is why they became whistleblowers. They said enough is enough. We are here for justice. We want what is fair. We are not supporting a particular party. They saw the rot within the IRS and came forward. I am proud to stand with the American people and say that we should not issue bonuses to IRS agents. Taxation is theft, and arming 87,000 IRS agents to go after the hardworking middle class is just flatout armed robbery. Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to support my amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Colorado (Ms. Boebert). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 42 Offered by Mr. Burchett The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No.…
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Lauren Boebert
Republican · Colorado

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