Ben Cardin actually said...

"It is a peculiar kind--the worst kind, in my mind--the worst kind of class warfare by people who are paid good salaries and get good pensions and health care from the government."

"if you had the additional resources, we would not only get better compliance--which is our responsibility, to make sure we have compliance--we would get greater revenue, which would help those taxpaye..."

"This committee should be your advocate for adequate resources."

"I want to thank you. This is a tough job, and you continue to serve your country in this capacity, and I thank you very much for your willingness. You are the right person. I wish you had more support..."