Not known for passionate displays of anger, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) couldn't hide his frustration when questioning Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen.
In regards to claims that multiple IRS employees connected with the improper targeting of conservative groups (including Lois Lerner) had mysteriously experienced hard drive crashes — resulting in the loss of their emails — Ryan averred: "I don't believe it... That's your problem, nobody believes you."
Even when controversial topics are discussed, these sort of hearings often tend to feel sterile. But this video is actually worth watching. Ryan was viscerally frustrated and clearly incredulous.
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