Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) issued the following statement on the news that President Obama will begin supplying Syrian rebels for the first time with small arms and ammunition “I am deeply concerned with President Obama sending weapons to the Syrian rebels. The enemy of our enemy is not always our friend. “There are reports that this aid will go to the Syrian Military Council, a military wing of the Muslim Brotherhood. Further, we know that many of the rebels ...

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday, May 22 on the political targeting of conservative organizations by the Internal Revenue Service. “Recent revelations showing that senior White House officials were aware that the IRS was targeting conservative groups directly contradicts earlier statements made by the administration,” said Congressman DesJarlais. “By not being forthright and honest with the American people, we have no choice...

“Whether it is Fast and Furious or this most recent scandal involving the Justice Department, the attorney general has shown he is either a complicit partner in these nefarious acts or an incompetent leader who has lost control of his agency. Either way, the American people deserve better and therefore Attorney General Eric Holder must resign. “One would think that after Congress held the attorney general in contempt for refusing to cooperate during the Fast and Furious inves...

“Whether it is Fast and Furious or this most recent scandal involving the Justice Department, the attorney general has shown he is either a complicit partner in these nefarious acts or an incompetent leader who has lost control of his agency. Either way, the American people deserve better and therefore Attorney General Eric Holder must resign. “One would think that after Congress held the attorney general in contempt for refusing to cooperate during the Fast and Furious inves...

“I want to thank these individuals for agreeing to come before our committee to testify about what actually occurred before, during and after the Benghazi terrorist attacks,” said Representative DesJarlais. “I hope their appearance will inspire others who have direct knowledge about what really happened in Benghazi but are not willing to testify for fear of retaliation at the hands of their employers to come forth and publicly share their stories. We have already seen the num...

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has announced that the Committee will convene for a hearing, “Benghazi: Exposing Failure and Recognizing Courage,” on Wednesday, May 8 at 11:30 AM in 2154 Rayburn House Office Building. “The Obama Administration has yet to offer a clear and credible explanation of the events that occurred surrounding the Benghazi terrorist attacks,” said Representative DesJarlais. “The information put out by the administration has been dicta...

Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) released the following statement: “I want to commend law enforcement for their steadfast commitment to protecting our fellow citizens in Boston and ensuring that justice is served to those responsible for these heinous acts. Let it be known that if you seek to do harm to America, we will find you and you will be held accountable. Let us all take time now to remember the many victims of this tragedy and to say a prayer for those who h...

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce presented Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) with the annual Spirit of Enterprise Award for his support of pro-jobs, pro-growth policies during the second session of the 112th Congress. “In the face of high-stakes politics and difficult choices, Congressman DesJarlais provided America’s job creators with a strong voice in Congress,” said Thomas J. Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber. “This award recognizes Congressman DesJarlais...

I am confident we will find who is responsible for this terrible act and justice will be served. Let us also take a moment to thank the first responders and law enforcement officials who helped prevent further loss of life."

“President Obama’s budget is late by more than two months. Unfortunately, his plan was not worth the wait. The tax increases, budgetary gimmicks and stimulus-style spending contained in the administration’s proposal would certainly grow the size of government, but would stifle innovation and entrepreneurship. “Rather than embracing the power of the American worker and paving the way to a twenty-first century economy, the president gives Washington more power to spend money, r...