Sam Farr: “I have authored it as a substitute to the Republican bill. The rule, as it is designed in coming before us right now…”

“I have authored it as a substitute to the Republican bill. The rule, as it is designed in coming before us right now, reflects what the Republicans want, which is new law with no spending limits; no limits, no caps, and no reform. But, I say to my colleagues, we have a choice: true reform with limits, which is the alternative. It limits PAC's, limits large contributions, and it limits what rich candidates can put into their own campaigns. It allows small contributors to contribute and bring back into the role of choosing their candidates for public office. I support the rule and I urge my colleagues to support the rule. The rule is tight, but it is the only way that it allows us to debate campaign reform this year.”