Ron Wyden actually said...

"multinational corporations enjoy certainty with respect to their 14-percent rate slash, and for small businesses it is, well, we are very interested in it and we hope to do it soon--another clear exam..."

"Given the energy and focus this committee has placed on the issue of political influence at the IRS in the recent past, it would certainly be hypocritical not to take it seriously now."

"Do you believe it is appropriate for the Treasury Secretary to target taxpayers in the manner this suggests?"

"The IRS might not be anybody's favorite Federal agency, but the American people do expect it to function without political agenda or interference."