Jim Jordan

Well said, Mr. Dickerson. That is why freedom of assembly and freedom of speech are in the same darn amendment; they are very, very important.

The idea that conservative groups were not targeted when there was a specific list, called the Bolo List, which had these terms on it: 9/12, Tea Party, and patriot, and somehow that was not targeting just dismisses the facts that I think…

I have introduced the Open Act, which would require both corporations and unions to disclose their political spending to shareholders and members.

The facts do not support any of the allegation the ranking member made in his opening statement.

This is an attempt to crack down on transparency in American elections.

What is being stifled, what is being attempted to be stifled is stifling your freedom to find out where the money behind political campaigns is coming from.

This may be a subcommittee hearing, but this is one of the most important hearings we will do this year.

The American people deserve answers.

It is counterproductive to demand that the proposed rule be withdrawn, especially in light of the very real and clear need for more guidance on the issue.

But it is all about home schooling.

She gave $6,750 to the President and the Democratic National Committee, and she should have recused herself

Of course she's heading the investigation.

Less than one-tenth of 1 percent of the American people give maxed-out contributions to a political candidate; that's who's heading the investigation.

The minority says we shouldn't have this hearing and let you tell your story.

You want honest elections. You want people to respect the Constitution.

You're trying to promote democracy, right, just like Ms. Engelbrecht's doing?

They targeted you because it was working.

Because of your conservative political beliefs.

I would implore the Democratic members of the committee and of the Congress to not fall in line and try to defend something that is indefensible.

I refuse to do that.

Fifteen times in a 2-year timeframe, four different Federal agencies visit this lady's place of business, audit her personal and business records, and you expect us to believe that just----

The minority had 9 days' notice of this hearing. They could have got a witness here.

The right to exercise the First Amendment is there primarily so that citizens can criticize government and not be afraid of government harassing them

The most important aspect of freedom of speech is your right to political speech, your right to criticize your government.

We want to know the truth, and we want people held accountable.