Richard Durbin actually said...

Some argue that our government of, by, and for the people has morphed into one that is bought and paid for by special interests.

I think that the effect of Citizens United on our electoral process is very pronounced and very degrading, frankly.

Lobbyists and special interest donors will not have that kind of influence over candidates who participate in the Fair Elections system.

Fair Elections candidates will be able to stand up and publicly say, 'I did not take a dime from special interest groups.'