Henry Waxman: “This regulation is to reduce our dependence on oil, and in fact, as a result of it, for the first time America's oil…”

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.

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

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.