Henry Waxman

“The prospect of a government that can break into your home without a warrant is universally terrifying.”

“Global warming is a reality. The question is not whether it is happening, but what we are going to do about it.”

“We have a responsibility to future generations to leave them a planet that is healthy and sustainable.”

“We ought to be providing a robust safety net for people so that they can bounce back from hard times.”

“The role of government is to protect its citizens, not to spy on them.”

“Special interests have a lot of power in Washington, and they are not shy about using it.”

“If you believe in what you're doing, you've got to be persistent.”

“Tobacco companies are well aware of the ingredients in their products, and they have a moral responsibility to make them public.”

“The Affordable Care Act is a huge achievement. It's the most important health care legislation since Medicare.”

“A tax cut for the rich is not a job-creation program.”