Chris Coons

I feel uncomfortable that we continue to use OKO contingency funding for more and more functions.

I think we cannot write another blank check for a war.

I support the need to make meaningful changes to ensure that the rules to qualify for tax-exempt status are abundantly clear.

That is very kind of you. Thank you, Chairman.

I look forward to working with you this year and in the future to make sure that your recommendations are being responded to appropriately by the IRS.

The tax gap is estimated at about $450 billion. That is about a 17 percent noncompliance rate, which is really striking.

Well, thank you for the input.

We believe that the international aspect of the tax gap is not adequately included in that figure.

Your projection, given the significant reduction in your workforce, for this taxpaying season is that less than half the callers seeking advice and assistance, answers to tax questions will ever succeed in having their calls answered, and…

And I would associate myself with Senator Moran's expressed concerns about the veteran issues in particular, would appreciate follow-up on that.

I was struck, given the ongoing issues with Russia in the Ukraine, with Syria, and in particular with Iran, that the budget proposes a reduction.

I joined the Appropriations Committee in no small part because of the fervor and the passion and the commitment that the chair and now vice chair, Senator Mikulski, demonstrated towards returning us to regular order.

I do have concerns about the Department's proposal to cut funding for the Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence.

I think it is a technology-neutral, politically feasible way to provide long-term financing support for renewable energy.

I share that concern, that we find ways to provide better access to capital, more lending at the community banking level, without increasing risk to the financial system as a whole and without making basic changes to what I think are…

I wonder if that is really quite accurate or whether there is a step series where you sort of steadily ratchet up regulations in accordance with growing size.

Every dollar cut from the IRS budget results in $7 fewer revenue collected, by one estimation by former IRS Commissioner Douglas.

I recognize there will be areas where we disagree, but it is my sincere hope we can approach our work with the seriousness it deserves.

I look forward to working with you, Chairman Boozman, and to having an open exchange of ideas as our hearings progress.

Responsible stewardship of taxpayers' hard-earned money is among the most important obligations we have in public service.

I think it's a tremendous and effective program.

I look forward to continuing to work on Federal, State, and local law enforcement partnerships that can reduce violent crime.

I was frankly very disappointed to see the President's fiscal year 2016 budget request once again only asked for half of the amount needed to fund these crucial programs.

NASA is strongly committed to maintaining a small/medium class launch vehicle capability at the NASA Wallops Flight Facility.

Thank you, better ballistics training, use of gun stats, better use of data analysis, regional partnerships, I hear that all of those have been making a difference, and I am grateful for your personal engagement.