Sam Farr: “well, we were here yesterday for almost 12 hours; and we were able to kill campaign finance reform. It reminds me of…”

“well, we were here yesterday for almost 12 hours; and we were able to kill campaign finance reform. It reminds me of borrowing a lyric from the old song ``The Party's Over:'' ``It's time to wind up the masquerade. But make up your mind, the piper must be paid.'' The campaign finance reform has not been done. There are no limits on expenditures. There is no ban on soft money. There is no disclosure for independent groups that campaign for or against politicians. History reveals again last night that the Republican Party has killed the campaign finance reform once again. In 1992, a bill got to the President's desk and Bush vetoed it. In 1994, the Senate Republicans filibustered against campaign finance reform and killed it. In 1996, this House, under present leadership, killed H.R. 3505. And now, in 1998, the House leadership once again killed campaign finance reform. Mr. Speaker, the Republican Party does not want to bite the money interests that field their campaigns. But do not forget, it is not the money that elects us, it is the people who vote.”