Scott DesJarlais actually said...

I firmly believe the actions by the IRS set a dangerous precedent that flies in the face of our Constitutional separation of powers.

I sent a letter to the IRS Commissioner asking what authority his agency had to unilaterally alter the Affordable Care Act.

I ask unanimous consent that this letter and the IRS's response be submitted into the record.

Unfortunately, it has become undeniably evident that the Affordable Care Act falls short on both of these principles.