What we need in the United States is not division; what we need in the United States is not hatred; what we need in the United States is not violence or lawlessness; but love and wisdom, and compassion toward one another, and a feeling of…

This very Subcommittee uncovered multiple instances where the IRS abused this authority.

You cannot squeeze blood from a turnip. We all know that the agency is in desperate need of more funding and staff.

The program is a shame and a disgrace, and it must end.

Thank you for holding this hearing on proposals to improve the administration of our Federal tax system.

Our underinvestment in scientific research creates a self-imposed disadvantage in military and economic competition with China.

I think women are coming into their own, and I think the days and years to come will be the days and years of women.

All taxpayers expect, demand, and deserve better, much better, than legislation which puts politics before the good of the people.

This bill would increase the national debt by $2.3 trillion, and it will cause 13 million Americans to lose their healthcare coverage.

I have said time and time again that you cannot get blood from a turnip and you cannot justify robbing poor Peter to pay billionaire Paul.

We have had a great experiment in this country, the concept of dual sovereignty...

this is a wonderful, brave new world. We have got to embrace this technology and this--and I want the best for the industry.

Without freedom of speech and the right to dissent, the Civil Rights Movement would have been a bird without wings.

Simply said, Mr. Chairman, taxpayers will not get the level of service that they expect and deserve until we provide adequate funding to this agency.

We must approach this effort to reform and improve the IRS with a great deal of care and thoughtfulness.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing and for introducing this very important piece of legislation to provide clarity and relief to local businesses and job creators across this country who are threatened by this joint employer…

Reducing fraudulent, wasteful, and improper payments is a critically important part to keeping the promise to protect the life of the Medicare Trust Fund for all who rely on it.

This program is a lifeline for over 57 million elderly and disabled beneficiaries, and we must ensure that Medicare remains sound and strong for all who rely on it.

Last year, Medicare paid nearly $700 billion for health services--$700 billion for health services.

I deeply believe that preventing fraud is key to this mission.

This is not a partisan matter. It is a question of preserving the sacred trust of our seniors, families in need, and people living with disabilities.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.

Would each of you please share with us how the law makes compliance difficult?

I believe the renewable fuel standard is broken, and EPA is not in a position to fix it.

We must remain focused on doing what is right, and what is just for the interests of every American taxpayer.