Mr. Desmond must demonstrate to this committee that he will remain independent and unswayed by political pressure from the Trump White House on this and other issues.
Ron Wyden: “Mr. Desmond must demonstrate to this committee that he will remain independent and unswayed by political pressure from…”
On the recordJuly 25, 2018
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Wyden emphasizes the need for IRS Chief Counsel to resist political pressure.
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