Chris Hollen actually said...

"As the Chairman of the Committee, I have made IRS funding a top priority, and I want to thank Ranking Member Hyde-Smith, for working together on these issues."

"You have spoken eloquently about the tax gap, and the need to get at it."

"So we need to be able to hire on the spot."

"The IRS has been consistently receptive to the work of our Committee, and my team and I are grateful to you and your team for your cooperation."