On the recordNovember 7, 1997
Americans are fond of saying that we live in the freest country in the world, and most of us believe it. That is why Congress should not delay one moment in reforming the IRS. I do not mean cosmetic changes that leave the IRS free to continue their bullying tactics, free from accountability and checks and balances that are required by the U.S. Constitution; I mean changing the way the IRS does business. That means a change in attitude, a change in their ability to turn someone's life completely upside down before he has even had his day in court, and a total change in the IRS' ability to initiate politically motivated audits. When the IRS has too much power, our freedom is threatened. If America is to remain the freest country on the Earth, the power of the IRS must be brought under control. Our freedom is at stake.
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