Henry Waxman: “Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.”

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.

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

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

I think of how Henry Waxman showed America the true face of the tobacco industry, exposing decades of deceit.