Henry Waxman: “I believe these provisions further incapacitate the FCC, and I would like to ask our witnesses questions about two of…”

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.

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.