Ron Wyden actually said...

"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."

"I think this area and the Secretary's statement is fraught with opportunities for political mischief."