"If confirmed, I will strive each day of my tenure to ensure that the Department and its 8,000 dedicated employees operate in a legal and ethical manner."
"I expect a commitment today to respond to questions from members of this committee regardless of whether they've got a 'D' or an 'R' next to their name."
"I'm sure this issue will come up today, and I look forward to hearing that discussion."
"it is completely unacceptable for an administration to stonewall inquiries from members of Congress."
"Your experience as a practitioner tax expert will surely be a crucial part of this endeavor."
"Chairman Hatch has spoken out against this policy, as has Chairman Grassley."
"On a number of occasions, I've stated my view that presidential leadership will be a key component to any successful tax reform effort."
"It is critically important that we keep open lines of communication between both parties in Congress and the executive branch."
"Now we are going to shift a little bit and we are going to consider the nomination of Mr. David Kautter to serve as Assistant Secretary of Treasury for Tax Policy."
"I expect more from President Trump on tax reform."
"serious consideration should be given to Senator Warren's proposal which could dramatically simplify taxes, even eliminate tax return preparation costs."