Charles Rangel: “do you believe that we can raise any revenue now and it would help us to close the deficit?”

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for calling this hearing.

Nobody can challenge the fact that, with TPP, we are going to have to have a workforce that is extremely talented in math, science, and technology.

So please help us to help our constituents, to help our country. And then on the question as to whether you don't have the resources to do it, because we know how badly the Congress has treated you, talk about that. But don't say it can't…

Let me make it perfectly clear. If the IRS had leaked information or had not done their job, they should not only be investigated, they should go to trial, and those who violate the law ought to be convicted and serve time for it. You…