The 2012 DISCLOSE Act introduced by Sheldon Whitehouse, our Rules Committee colleague Senator Tom Udall, and myself, among others, is already supported by 40 Senators.

I strongly believe that timely disclosure of campaign finance reports is crucial to safeguard the integrity of our elections.

It is time to get serious about full transparency. This bill would do that.

The American public, rightly so, looks on in disgust.

I did not agree to have a hearing. I just said we would continue our discussions.

We are doing this--rather than eliminating Senate consideration in its entirety--in order to ensure that these politically-balanced boards remain bipartisan.

I have been sitting at the other end of Senator Leahy's Judiciary Committee for a long time.

The American people have the bottom-line stake here and they have a right to know who is putting up the money.

Wealthy individuals and special interests are buying our elections.

Even my hideaway does not have a window yet.

I strongly applaud my colleague from Montana for pushing this bill because it will cut government spending.

I look forward to working with our new Ranking Member, Senator Alexander.

He has been a great member of this Committee.

These hearings were suggested by Senator Udall, who has been a true leader on this subject.

Their opinion was that they were 'not yet persuaded' that these positions need to remain Senate confirmable.

I do truly look forward to working with you.

Our mandate was limited in scope, but the effect will be felt throughout our government.

Senator Tester's legislation is common sense, bipartisan, and I hope we can all agree on it and do it.