Henry Waxman: “Our country is struggling, and to say that the environmental rules are responsible, how could that be if these rules…”

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 Federal Government would maintain its commitment to sharing the costs of providing basic healthcare and long-term coverage to vulnerable Americans.

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.