So, yes, I agree that there is a culture of intimidation going on, but it is not by the White House, it is by my Republican colleagues.

After the first hearing on the IRS which we had on this Committee, the Chair highlighted 'a culture of intimidation.'

We need to be a committee of facts and not a witch hunt if we plan to get to the bottom of the investigation.

Where is the outrage, Mr. Chairman?

I hope that the benefits of these valuable programs and the very real need for these resources are not overlooked in a rush to claim credit for cutting so-called 'welfare.'

So it seems that we are talking about programs that not only strengthen the individual but strengthen all of us, lift all boats, and also improves the overall economy of our country.

It is a pleasure to have you here before us this afternoon, and congratulations to you on all your success.

When did the word 'welfare' become so maligned? When did it become a negative and a pejorative?

I don't believe so, Ms. Randolph. I think what you are doing is more than admirable; it is heroic.

You and so many other groups, conservative and progressive alike, targeted by the IRS are the victims.

Do you really think that if there was evidence of political targeting at the highest levels of our government during an election year, that Members of Congress, like Chairman Issa, would have sat quietly and not brought this to the…

There is no evidence tying this to the White House.