In the H.R. 600 that I drafted, what it said is we put limits on what you could spend, because that was the real problem. In that, we said, if you were a wealthy candidate, you can only spend $50,000 of your own money.
Discussing campaign finance limits in H.R. 600.
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I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. This is probably the last time I rise on this floor to speak after 23 years of serving here. It may take me a little more than 5 minutes.
We will take our chances down the road, even if that may mean a much steeper cost in terms of American blood and American treasure.
At a time when American leadership is needed more than ever, we must continue to invest in the international affairs budget.
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