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Ms. Lerner impeded official investigations. She risked exposing and may actually have exposed confidential taxpayer information in the process. Day after day, action after action ms. Lerner exposed herself as a servant to her political philosophy rather than a servant to the American People. This, mr. Speaker, is why the house has taken the extraordinary action of referring ms. Lerner to the department of justice for criminal prosecution. And why we will request a special council to investigate this case. Not only has the president asserted that there is, quote, not even a smidgen of corruption at the i. R. S. , but leaks from the department of justice have indicated that no one will be prosecuted. Thats not surprising, as a top donor to the president s campaign is playing a key role in their investigation. Potentially compromising any semblance of independence and justice. An independent, nonpartisan, special prosecutor is neede ....
Well, you know, mr. Speaker, i think something that c. S. Lewis once said will help with that. He said if you read history youll find that the people who did most for the present world were precisely those who thought most of the next. It is since people who largely ceased to think of the other world that she have become so ineffective in our world. I think joni understands this. Her mind is truly set on another place. Her life has been extraordinary. So, again, on behalf of the house of representatives, id like to recognize and celebrate the life of jon jon tada, a tada of oni eareckson and i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentlemans time has expired. The chair recognizes ms. Bonmuchey for five minutes. Ms. Bonamici, for five minutes. Ms. Bonamici i call attention to historic legislation that has for decades served as a lifeline to our countrys seniors. The Older Americans act is responsible for < ....