Political Quotes

Although he made a number of very sensible recommendations, we heard at our hearing last September that the CSB chairman failed to adequately address these problems, and in fact, had created a dysfunctional work environment.

But yesterday Takata responded that, quote, 'the currently available reliable information does not support a nationwide determination of a safety defect,' end quote.

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.

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.