Henry Waxman: “It would be irresponsible to allow this legislation to become a vehicle for the wish lists of members seeking to move…”

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.

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

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.