Henry Waxman: “I am pleased at this time to yield 5 minutes to the distinguished ranking member of the Energy Subcommittee, the…”

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.

The House's need for all the facts surrounding suspected Presidential offences cannot of course be circumscribed by an executive determination of what is relevant.

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

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