Political Quotes

“I was the first member who advocated for reviewing and releasing Donald Trump's tax returns. I've been on this quest for nearly 6 years. I applaud Chairman Neal for fighting until the very end. This was not about 1 man. The law was always on our side. Our committee investigation makes crystal clear why Trump and his cronies obstructed our work. Trump's handpicked Treasury Secretary and IRS head were at best derelict. At worst they were corrupt and criminal. Trump paid a pittance in taxes for years. He overinflated losses to shirk his duty as an American citizen. Trump's government failed to conduct a mandatory review of his tax records. They broke the law. We provided the IRS with funds to prevent tax cheats from abusing our tax code. Now, we must ensure the IRS cannot meddle with the audit process and presidential returns are made public. Americans must have faith that our tax system is fair. No one is above the law. It is time to act. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to House Resolution 1529, the previous question is ordered on the bill. The question is on the engrossment and third reading of the bill. The bill was ordered to be engrossed and read a third time, and was read the third time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on passage of the bill. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes appeared to have it.”