Henry Waxman: “I want to see if I understand the amendment, Mr. Chairman. The underlying bill requires that the House pay special…”

It is not for the President to say or to obstruct congressional deliberations and investigations or other legitimate functions.

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.

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

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