Political Quotes

“I would like to commit to the gentleman now that my intentions are to fully fund IRS at a level that would ensure not only a successful 1997 filing season but also an efficient and modernized IRS for the future. My goal all along has been simply to get the tax systems modernization program back on track. Unfortunately, that means taking some very dramatic steps. I understand the legitimate concerns of the gentleman from Maryland and am committed to scrubbing these numbers as we move toward conference with the Senate. I would also like to point out to the gentleman it was never the intention of the committee to hinder the 1997 filing season. The amounts provided in this bill for 1997 are based on numbers given to the committee by the administration and the IRS. But I can assure the gentleman we will work together to get the right numbers, ones that are built on a solid set of assumptions and are adequately justified. I am optimistic that my distinguished ranking member will be able to join me in this effort as we negotiate our bill with the Department of the Treasury.”