Ron Wyden

Colonialism is the problem, not the solution.

The present relationship undermines our moral position in the world.

Puerto Rico faces huge economic and social challenges. . . . The lack of resolution of Puerto Rico's status not only distracts from addressing these and other issues, it contributes to them.

My bottom line is that you can't have a big-league economy with little-league infrastructure.

It's my view that funding a transportation network is right up there with maintaining a fair judicial system and a strong national defense among the most basic and necessary functions of government.

Investing in infrastructure is a big economic multiplier.

My belief is, you cannot have Big League economic growth with Little League infrastructure.

It is my view that funding a transportation network is right up there with maintaining a fair judicial system and a strong national defense among the most basic and necessary functions of government.

Another series of short-term patches is not going to meet the bar.

I consider you very qualified to lead the Office of Environmental Management.

I will be very brief. I oppose cloture on the cyber measure. I think what the leader is saying is that the cyber measure is so serious we shouldn't deal with it by stapling it to something else. It is so important we ought to have an…

We must pledge to work together to make sure that this type of breach does not happen again.

The challenge of data security matters a great deal to every single taxpayer and will continue to be a central challenge to tax administration in the coming years.

In my view, it's fair to say that once again, this conduct fits the definition of organized crime.

I pointed out that with the increased sophistication of those involved in taxpayer ID theft, it looked to me like the work of organized crime.

What does this committee need to do--because you have heard Chairman Hatch and I indicate we want to work with you on a bipartisan basis to address this.

Your challenge is making sure you are in a position to have a game plan so you can stay ahead of these increasingly sophisticated threats to our taxpayers?

A key legislative request, among others in the budget, is a proposal to accelerate information return filing dates generally to January 31st of the year following the year for which the information is being reported.

It ought to be clear to all that beefing up cyber-security at the IRS ought to be a top priority

This is not an issue that has a political overtone to it. This is a challenge that faces every American, faces every company in this country.

It sure looks to me like this attack was undertaken by an organized crime syndicate that already had access to enormous amounts of data on U.S. taxpayers.

It is my hope that our hearing today will set aside once again the politics of these issues and focus on bipartisan, fresh ideas

To protect taxpayers from this onslaught of cyber-crime, the IRS needs a 21st-century IT system.

I look forward to working with you and all our colleagues on what is another important and bipartisan concern for this committee.

Yes, I also commit to include your Nepal legislation in the Customs enforcement bill.