Henry Waxman actually said...

"I start from the presumption that we should pursue a clean reauthorization."

"I would like to thank the Chairman for holding this hearing. Today's discussion will focus on some of the critical questions the Committee must address as we look to finally solve the problem of the b..."

"I am pleased that the Chairman has reached out to us to try to move forward in a bipartisan fashion."

"However, thoughtfully crafting legislative language that effectuates these goals is a challenge--one that we are doggedly attacking in collaboration."