Bill Nelson actually said...

"But a presidential appointee is there for the purpose of carrying out the law, and, when it becomes patently obvious that the law is being thwarted because the IRS's ability not to tax is being used b..."

"The law is very clear: it says you cannot involve yourself in electioneering if you want this kind of tax-exempt status."

"Well, Mr. Chairman, in conclusion, I would say that, if we could get the IRS to follow the law and the regulation that implemented it, we would not have this problem in the future."

"The promotion of social welfare does not include direct or indirect participation or intervention in political campaigns."