Chuck Grassley actually said...

"FOIA is based on the belief that citizens have a right to know what their Government is doing and that the burden is on the Government to prove otherwise."

"The lack of a response from so many agencies sends a disturbing message."

"Open government and transparency are more than just pleasant-sounding words. They are essential to maintain our democratic form of Government."

"Our Government, for better or for worse, depending on your point of view, is doing more than ever, and FOIA has not caught up with it."