Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, as one small representative, I rise in support of this conference report. This legislation will provide many new protections to ensure that IRS abuse ends. Mr. Speaker, no citizen should fear their government nor any agency of their government. Unfortunately, today, many citizens fear the IRS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of the residents of the Third District of Georgia who are tired of being threatened and harassed by IRS agents. Throughout the hearing process on this legislation we heard example after example of how certain IRS employees believe they have the authority to threaten, harass and intimidate individuals involved in tax disputes. Mr. Chairman, this is wrong and it must be stopped. Not every IRS employee is unscrupulous. There are indeed many who work with constituents to fairly resolve tax disputes. However, even in Georgia there are agents who routinely abuse and intimidate citizens.”