Committee come to order, house bill 1124. May postpone proceedings on measure matter adopting amendment on which recorded vote is ordered. Without objection, the chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. First item House Resolution 737 condemning and censuring commissioner of Internal Revenue service, the clerk will designate the resolution. House resolution 737. Condemning and censure John Koskinen international revenue. Issued a subpoena to John Koskinen. Ask it read and be opened at any time. Without objection, so order. Now recognize myself for five minutes to explain resolution. Complying with subpoena is mandatory, not optional. Truthfully testifying before congress is also mandatory. When a senior official doesnt fulfill core duties of compliance with subpoena and testifying truthfully to congress, there must be repercussions. House resolution 737 as introduced is a necessary repercussion for irs commissioner John Koskinen. His conduct deserves condemnation and censur
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Now, see, reverend al sometimes turns this pulpit over to me. Now i can tell you one thing, im like reverend al, im gonna take that offering, yall. [ laughter ] good morning. This is truly an honor, and i would like to give praise to one from whom all blessings flow, and that is my heavenly father, who is first and foremost in my life. I thank you, reverend al and the National Action network for gracing me with the unprecedented opportunity for me to receive this Martin Luther king able leader weiaward. Its a humbling experience having this award bestowed upon me, in front of my daughter, this will forever be a hallmark in my life. You all give it up for my baby. [ applause ] its even more special to have my niece here as well. She and my daughter traveled here together. And now theyre at the same college together. They are the first in my family to ever go to college. Coming from the city on the other side of the bridge from miami where there are no beaches. I hope that i am the examp
Now, see, reverend al sometimes turns this pulpit over to me. Now i can tell you one thing, im like reverend al, im gonna take that offering, yall. [ laughter ] good morning. This is truly an honor, and i would like to give praise to one from whom all blessings flow, and that is my heavenly father, who is first and foremost in my life. I thank you, reverend al and the National Action network for gracing me with the unprecedented opportunity for me to receive this Martin Luther king able leader weiaward. Its a humbling experience having this award bestowed upon me, in front of my daughter, this will forever be a hallmark in my life. You all give it up for my baby. [ applause ] its even more special to have my niece here as well. She and my daughter traveled here together. And now theyre at the same college together. They are the first in my family to ever go to college. Coming from the city on the other side of the bridge from miami where there are no beaches. I hope that i am the examp