Gerry Connolly actually said...

"It most certainly is within the purview; in fact the responsibility of the IRS."

"Doesn't that, in fact, add more weight to the role of the IRS, not less?"

"Unfortunately, it has become common for months to pass before non-controversial nominees are given an up or down vote."

"I want to commend you personally for your longstanding commitment to holding fair and substantive oversight hearings..."