[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 6]
[House]
[Page 7906]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        INEXCUSABLE IRS ACTIONS

  (Mrs. HARTZLER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the inexcusable 
actions taken by the IRS. Their decision to target conservative groups 
based on their political beliefs transcends party politics and 
represents an indefensible abuse of power. These actions indicate that 
the agency was operating with political agendas in mind--and not the 
best interests of the American people--and that must change.
  We must refuse to tolerate this egregious behavior, and we must 
provide major oversight into the IRS so the American people remain 
protected and can trust that the Tax Code will treat them fairly.
  The American people demand answers--not just an apology--from the 
Internal Revenue Service. That is why Congress, the House Ways and 
Means Committee, and the Oversight and Government Reform Committee have 
led, and will continue to lead, vigorous and thorough investigations 
into this issue, seek out those responsible, and ensure that they are 
held accountable for their actions.
  Federal Government officials should implement the law fairly, not 
abuse their power for political gain.

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