Jane Harman: “For ten years, I have supported every meaningful bill on campaign finance reform. Today, the House has a chance to make…”

“For ten years, I have supported every meaningful bill on campaign finance reform. Today, the House has a chance to make history by passing a bill that can become law. Many say this bill does not go far enough--and they are right. But it is a bill the Senate has passed--and passing it today avoids a conference, which could well become a graveyard. I say, let's take this important step. I have experienced the impact of soft money ads designed to distort my record. Approximately $4 million worth of these ads targeted me in the 2000 election cycle. This practice drives good people out of politics and discourages voters. Indeed, the whole point is to depress voting. I say enough. Shays-Meehan can pass today. The time has come.”