Henry Waxman: “Not only did a court with Republican and Democratic appointees reject the arguments, but in fact they quoted Lewis…”

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 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.

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