"It makes no sense, for example, to require IRS witnesses to submit to transcribed interviews with the Oversight Committee first and then force them to appear again before the Ways and Means Committee."
"So it would have made sense to hear from the official who issued the report in 2013 that first identified inappropriate criteria used by IRS employees to screen tax-exempt applications."
"the notes direct IRS screeners to treat Tea Party and progressive groups the same."
"I also might note that the inspector general, while he or she cannot change law, they can make recommendations."
"You have really worked hard, not only on this bill, but what's in the best interest of our great country."
"I truly believe, without exaggeration, that this is a historic time in our international trade policies."
"I am so delighted that we emphasized earlier that every time there is an improper payment, it does not mean that there is an allegation of fraud nor any kind of scheme."
"Are there provisions in terms of looking at these situations a certain way to try and figure out how we can make sure that we salvage them as opposed to causing them to close or go out of business?"
"I have always thought and felt that a bit of prevention is worth much more than the cure."
"These dollars do not go out the door and then us try to retrieve them."
"This is so important that we get this right now and take care of this."
"This is not good for our country. And my hope is that you can clean this up."