Orrin Hatch: “The game that is being played is business as usual. We are running this country right into bankruptcy.”

I say, 'damn right.'

Understanding what is happening in field and regional offices is critical in the role of executive leader of the agency.

The Finance Committee has worked with the Treasury Department to ensure proper responsiveness to committee inquiries. We are continuing to review these matters to determine what further oversight is required.

It is disappointing the ranking member feels a need to question a statement that I made during the hearing.