"The fundamental requirement of this office and other Inspectors General is independence."
"Let me say, parenthetically, here that that is specifically what the organization said that they--that they put the money offshore to avoid taxes."
"I believe three branches of government."
"Information from whistleblowers should result in easy money for the IRS, which is really easy money then for the Federal Government."
"Confirmation for lifetime appointments simply should not be rushed through the process."
"Congress needs to deal with that. And if Congress has to deal with it, it would seem to me you can not deal with it through administrative action."
"I have got serious concerns about the proposal outlined in a memo released last summer that suggested the Department lessen the definition of 'extreme hardship.'"
"Will you commit to keeping the Committee informed as the process unfolds, including providing real-time data on how many people are considered and how many are provided relief, biographical informatio..."
"Frankly, this is a September 10th mentality that risks our national security."
"I have concerns that this administration chooses to sue some States, like Arizona and Alabama, and chooses to turn a blind eye to places that are like, I will say, Cook County, Illinois, as an example..."
"We need a little bit more straight talk."