Henry Waxman: “Congressman Rush and I have sent around 40 letters to you requesting a hearing on climate change and we haven't gotten…”

Mr. Chairman, too much dirty politics is waged with dark money, the secrecy is protected by no privilege, and a little sunlight would be very healthy for American democracy.

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.

Because of the time when nothing was being done to address global warming, we are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today.

No one should be secure while he violates the Constitution and the laws.