Rob Portman actually said...

"There is no question that your letter was inaccurate."

"I think the bottom line is, there is a need for a fuller investigation, as you and Senator Hatch are undertaking."

"I think we deserve answers, not for us, again, but for the American people and those who were subject to this inappropriate targeting."

"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 organizations across the political spectrum."