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Not being an attorney, I scrupulously followed the advice of Doug Letter — who by the way, was not a TV lawyer. He’s argued four times in front of the Supreme Court, and he’s the one that counseled me repeatedly, at one point I called him in Italy to get an update while he was on vacation. That’s how assiduously we pursued the merits of the case.
Found on CNN 1 year ago
We’ve waited long enough—we must begin our oversight of the IRS’s mandatory presidential audit program as soon as possible.
Found on FOX News 2 years ago
The America COMPETES Act of 2022 is the boldest, best option we have to stand up to China's harmful actions and support American workers.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
Ironically, every Democrat in the White House and Senate voted against the Trump tax cuts -- this is a chance to address it. So if you were against White House, this is a chance to repeal White House.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
If we had to do House Ways and Means Committee I would do House Ways and Means Committee, i mean that the idea that America would default on debt is so far removed from everything I've ever entertained or thought of since I've been here. I mean, I'm stunned that we even have these moments.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
As I have maintained for years, the Committee’s case is very strong and the law is on our side. I am glad that the Department of Justice agrees and that we can move forward.
Found on FOX News 3 years ago
As I have maintained for years, the Committee's case is very strong and the law is on our side. I am glad that the Department of Justice agrees and that we can move forward.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
I think raising the debt ceiling sooner rather than later is a good idea.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
The President took on a bit of a different position. We are trying to figure it out, what that means, I am not quite sure yet. They are open to us finding the revenue. We will have to wait and see.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
It’s imperative that every country does their part to confront China and ensure their countries do not become vessels for products made with forced labor. I’m also deeply concerned with the unabashed steps taken by China to suppress the democratic institutions and practices in Hong Kong, and the ongoing threats to Taiwan.
Found on Reuters 3 years ago
The pandemic is driving families deeper and deeper into poverty, and it's devastating. We are making the Child Tax Credit more generous, more accessible, and by paying it out monthly, this money is going to be the difference in a roof over someone's head or food on their table.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
The Trump administration's tone deaf relief proposal fails to include the robust assistance Americans need to survive the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
If you contribute to my campaign you buy into my agenda, i'm not buying into yours.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
I think the country is begging for infrastructure improvement.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
I think we should go big on it, the speaker and I have been talking about this for weeks.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
It strikes me that we've been at this for months -- you've witnessed the meetings -- and I hope that maybe one or two more meetings and we'll have an affirmative position.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
The one thing that is sure right now is this USMCA is far better than what we have on all fronts, so if the argument becomes the status quo vs. the new or renewed USMCA, I think that we can make a pretty sturdy argument in support of what we've done. We've improved this package.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
I have some legitimate concerns about reckless statements being made about whistleblowers.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
Anyone who knows me knows I would not hesitate to do the same, as would most career IRS public servants, regardless of any political preference, i take very seriously the duty of career civil servants to act with integrity and perform our duties impartially, even at the risk that someone will make a charge of bias.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
We remain committed to working diligently with Ambassador Lighthizer on this agreement. The timeline for consideration of the revised deal depends on the administration's willingness to negotiate with us in good faith to address House Democrats' concerns.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
We're talking to counsel. But remember that ours is a policy issue at the federal level, so far, the attorneys have been pretty clear that they don't think that it's applicable in the manner currently being discussed, because we are basing our request on ... federal law.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
If the president does declare a national emergency and attempt to put these tariffs into place, I will introduce a resolution of disapproval to stop his overreach.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
Given the Treasury Secretary's failure to comply today, I am consulting with counsel on how best to enforce the subpoenas moving forward.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
While I do not take this step lightly, I believe this action gives us the best opportunity to succeed and obtain the requested material, i sincerely hope that the Treasury Department will furnish the requested material in the next week so the committee can quickly begin its work.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
The IRS has a policy of auditing the tax returns of all sitting presidents and vice presidents, yet little is known about the effectiveness of the law.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
We wanted to make sure that the case we constructed was one that stood up under the critical scrutiny of the courts.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
Treasury Department has decided not to allow the IRS to comply with Chairman Neal request by the April 10 deadline. I will consult with counsel and determine the appropriate response to the commissioner in the coming days.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
We intend to follow through with this, ill let you know fast.
Found on FOX News 5 years ago
This was a very reasonable approach, we wanted to make sure that the case we constructed was one that stood up under the critical scrutiny of the courts.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
I am certain we are within our legitimate legislative, legal and oversight rights.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
Tax policy is pretty complicated. There are times when individual returns can instruct you. Other times, you might seek a business return, it has to conform to the principle of a pretty narrow law.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
So that's the basis we proceed on, if we can't have a voluntary submission, then we use the legal apparatus that's available to us.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
The president has repeatedly said on the campaign trail and then after becoming president, he intended to do this, to release them, except that he was under audit, so that's the basis we proceed on.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
The United States must continue to pay all of its bills on time and in full. I look forward to hearing from you about what adjustment in the debt limit is needed.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
Traditionally a treasury secretary kicks off the Ways and Means Committee year, we want that to remain paramount.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
We are also extremely worried about the wellbeing of the more than 70,000 Treasury employees who are about to miss their second paycheck in a row, including 45,000 employees who are expected to work without pay.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
The Secretary declined to come speak with us, so I am cancelling the hearing.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
I'm disappointed, the historic role of the Treasury secretary is to appear before the Ways and Means Committee at the start of any legislative session.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
With more than 70,000 Treasury employees furloughed and missing paychecks, I strongly believe Secretary Mnuchin himself should appear before our committee and answer members' questions.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
It was pretty clear that when the conversation took place with the IRS commissioner and the secretary of the Treasury, that we want these refunds to go out on time, i'm told that the tax filing season opens still on Jan. 29. So we're going to be raising questions about that during the course of the next few days, to make sure that's adhered to.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
House Democrats will do whatever Affordable Care Act takes to make sure the protections enshrined in Affordable Care Act endure.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
I assume that there would be some sort of a court case, but we'd have to wait and see.
Found on CNN 6 years ago
I think we would all be comfortable if this was done on a voluntary basis, if they would resist the overture then I think you could probably see a long and grinding court case.
Found on CNN 6 years ago
To consider a bill of this magnitude without a CBO score is not only puzzling and concerning, but also irresponsible.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
The principle here is not to create a permanent aristocracy.
Found on FOX News 9 years ago
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