Henry Waxman: “During his tenure as chairman of the committee, Mr. Barton provided the minority with one-third of the committee…”

No Nation ever yet found any inconvenience from too close an inspection into the conduct of its officers.

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

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