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John Doolittle: “It is quite obvious that there is not too much money in the system just by the facts. The amount of campaign spending as…”

On the recordJune 18, 1998
It is quite obvious that there is not too much money in the system just by the facts. The amount of campaign spending as a percentage of GDP is relatively constant at 4 to 6 percent. We keep hearing these exaggerated claims that they cannot back up with any specifics. Then, as the gentleman from Texas (Mr. DeLay) pointed out the charges that the system is corrupt, somehow we are all corrupt but nobody ever names anybody who is corrupt. We are supposed to create that pervasive feeling. Mr. Chairman, this is destructive of our institutions and I for one have determined, that is why I introduced the bill to take off all the limits, I am not going to put up with this left-wing morality play. I am going to answer the charges every time they are made that we are spending too much money.
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John Doolittle
Republican · California

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Addressing campaign finance and corruption claims during a House floor debate.

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