Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) issued the following statement regarding Lois Lerner’s interview with Politico:

“It is truly baffling that Ms. Lerner refuses to testify before Congress, yet is eager to profess her innocence during an in-depth interview. If she truly has nothing to hide, then there is no reason for her objection to speaking before the House Oversight Committee. I hope Ms. Lerner will continue with her new found desire to clear her name by coming before our committee, setting the record straight and providing the truth American taxpayers so rightfully deserve.”

The Oversight Committee first sought Lerner’s testimony in May of 2013 and produced a report on March 11, 2014.