But what about the issue of information? Part of the--it goes back to the beginning of the country.

If somebody contributes to my campaign, if it is 100 bucks, I have got to list their name, address, phone number, occupation.

The First Amendment undergirds all other rights. We need to defend it with everything we have got.

I think it is a very dangerous suggested addition to the Bill of Rights of our Constitution.

The one I sponsor talks about regulating campaign contributions. It does not talk about banning books or movies.

We all remember the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth in 2004. That was a 527. But that required disclosure of donors.

I appreciate your testimony, and I appreciate your sponsorship and strong support of this legislation.

Requiring people to stand up in public for their political acts fosters civic courage without which democracy is doomed.

Congress should make every effort to pass the DISCLOSE Act.

The Senate should pass a rule amending its ethics code to make it a violation for Senators or senior staffers to solicit large contributions.

I mean, that is what is really going on here. It is a reverse on the whole idea of money laundering.

It may be one of the reasons that our collective approval rating around here is below al Qaeda.

I am in favor of these ads.

But if you have full disclosure, the citizens can make that decision.

It is worse than I thought.

The Senate should hold public hearings on the dysfunctional Federal Election Commission.

The ability to be heard is different than the ability to drown out every other point of view using modern technology simply because you have a lot more money than somebody else who has an equally valid view.

I want to thank my colleagues for participating and joining us in this hearing, sharing their thoughts and comments on this important topic.