Henry Waxman: “I take seriously when the health professionals take a point of view that something is not safe.”

What the Constitution does not allow is our leaders breaking the Constitution, or the law, to serve their political needs.

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 one should be secure while he violates the Constitution and the laws.

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.