Rob Portman actually said...

Our letter asked for the IRS to give us assurance that this recent string of inquiries is consistent with the IRS's treatment of tax-exempt ...

Did you think the allegations described in the letter, what we called the serious implications of discriminatory enforcement were alarming?

The outrage being expressed was that, at the very least, the IRS ought to have an even-handed and a fair administration of our tax laws.

I want to thank you all for what you are doing to promote transparency and sunlight being the best disinfectant.