Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 13, 2018
The IRS might not be anybody's favorite Federal agency, but the American people do expect it to function without political agenda or interference.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Wyden emphasizes the need for the IRS to operate impartially.

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