Henry Waxman: “I don't wish to strike the last word. I want to speak in favor of the amendment. Is that grounds for recognition? The…”

Sadly, this deadly habit begins with our kids. In many cases they become hooked quickly and develop a lifelong addiction that is nearly impossible to break.

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.

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.