On the recordMarch 12, 1997
I believe what we are discussing today is central to the issue of meaningful campaign reform... the amount of money required to run a campaign for elective office. Money has become the dominant factor in deciding who runs, who wins and, too often, who has the influence and power in the halls of Government. Mr. President, I don't say that with a partisan vein. That is true with respect to the system that we are all a part of--Democrats, Republicans and Independents alike. Every year, the expense of campaigning increases, and the pressure to seek financial support, wherever it can be found, intensifies. Clearly, good people are trapped in a system where the amount of money needed to run a campaign can overshadow their views and the issues.
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