John Larson actually said...

"I think, number one, 73 percent of Americans feel that Members of Congress are unnecessarily influenced by special interests and their campaign contributions."

"These are bills--and I know that the committee is aware of this--that other thoughtful Members like John Tierney and Dave Obey have introduced legislation."

"What it seeks to do, I think, is end the corrosive part of this process and then provide an opportunity to put the public back in charge."

"It is to create an opportunity for a person in a district that maybe doesn't have the contacts..."