On the recordJuly 6, 2011
We lose the opportunity to move legislation that will promote jobs, promote economic security and protect the health, safety and welfare of the American public.
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congress.govWe lose the opportunity to move legislation that will promote jobs, promote economic security and protect the health, safety and welfare of the American public.
Waxman warns against partisan distractions that hinder legislative progress.
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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.
What the Constitution does not allow is our leaders breaking the Constitution, or the law, to serve their political needs.