"The most novel of all defenses, that the IRS is too poorly managed to be capable of concocting a scheme this sophisticated."
"We didn't just improperly target conservative groups; we improperly targeted all groups."
"This is a Republican-appointed inspector general. This is someone who has donated and worked for prominent Republicans. Are we as Democrats and the public to believe he is objective and simply followe..."
"Allow the person to do their job before you judge them based on connections."
"I find it totally unacceptable that with 13 days notice, that is not sufficient time to prepare to testify in Congress about what you do every day."
"It is critical that we get the border security portion right."
"It makes it kind of hard for those of us interested in getting on to the next steps of immigration reform if you don't get over the condition precedent and prove to your constituents that you have a r..."
"I want to publicly thank you again for your service to our country."
"Before the close of business today, if you can, issue a statement on behalf of the IRS as to why he's still employed."
"Can you explain to us how you can keep your job and your paycheck despite these homophobic slurs?"
"Mr. Gowdy's bill contains such a mechanism."
"The SAFE Act shows how to avoid the mistakes of the past with regard to immigration law enforcement."