Henry Waxman: “I wish to yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Markey).”

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.

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

I think of how Henry Waxman showed America the true face of the tobacco industry, exposing decades of deceit.

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.