"Older Americans have immense value to our society and our economy and they deserve the protections Congress originally intended."
"Intellectual property theft is a serious consumer protection issue."
"we cannot tolerate theft."
"Intellectual property theft has increased dramatically, adversely impacting American businesses that innovate and generate new products and jobs for Americans."
"I got the False Claims Act passed in 1986, and the Department of Justice says that has brought $30 billion back in to the Federal Treasury."
"Do you agree to respond to my letters in full and in a timely manner?"
"These letters clearly state my concerns. More than 5 years after the statute was enacted, the necessary regulations are not finalized."
"It is important that the IRS and Treasury work together to collect every dollar that is currently owed before taxes are raised."
"I do not have a beef with you, but I do have a beef with the Treasury Department."
"I do not think you have to work with me. I think you have to work with the Commissioner of IRS and the Secretary of Treasury, just to meet and make these awards."
"I have conducted vigorous oversight of various executive branch agencies during my almost 40 years in the Congress. I view oversight as my constitutional duty."