Pete Sessions: “So what we are trying to say today, which we would like to do on a bipartisan basis, which we would like to do straight…”

“So what we are trying to say today, which we would like to do on a bipartisan basis, which we would like to do straight up and look right at the IRS, is say: We would like to meet you in a way to where you know what we think. We would like to be very specific. We would like to show you exactly what we are talking about. We would love to have you comply. In this case, it is taking a piece of legislation that we think is in the best interest of the IRS--because we are helping them protect themselves--and Congress that has oversight and an administration that we would welcome this opportunity. This is not some sneaky attempt to do something wrong. This is the right attempt. The second part of the rule is H.R. 1206, No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act. That simply says that we want to make sure that the Commissioner of the IRS understands that they should not hire any new employee if they have a tax problem. I would think that would be part of the agreement. I would think that an employee of the IRS would understand that, to be faithful to their job, they should not be given an extra status better than any taxpayer who pays their taxes, has done what they are supposed to do, and follows the law. Mr. Speaker, that is why Republicans are on the floor of the House of Representatives today. I am proud of what Congressman Stivers is doing.…”