Let us do campaign finance reform. Let us at least end soft money. Americans are being driven out of the political process when they see hundred-thousand-dollar contributions given to both political parties. The Speaker says there is not enough money in politics. Every indication is, the more money that goes into politics, the less people are participating. Get rid of soft money. Let us take a first strong step to clean up of the election process.
Sam Gejdenson: “Let us do campaign finance reform. Let us at least end soft money. Americans are being driven out of the political…”
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Advocating for campaign finance reform during a House floor debate.
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