Henry Waxman: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for recognizing me and for holding this hearing.”

The Federal Government would maintain its commitment to sharing the costs of providing basic healthcare and long-term coverage to vulnerable Americans.

I hope this committee will initiate a detailed investigation examining this network of front groups and trade associations, determine who funds them and expose how they coordinate with industry.

What the Constitution does not allow is our leaders breaking the Constitution, or the law, to serve their political needs.

No Nation ever yet found any inconvenience from too close an inspection into the conduct of its officers.