Charles Rangel: “if we were to exclude the credits, the deductions, the exemptions, as Dr. Sullivan referred to, we could have a dramatic…”

We recognize your tremendous responsibilities, and we are here for you to point out how we can be more helpful.

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…

I know what you can't get. And I agree with the chairman, that is outrageous.

If they can't give us any idea how long it would take to repair this emergency situation--which stains the government, it stains the executive branch, and it stains us--maybe we should set a date for our next hearing.