Political Quotes

“I don't think I will use that time. Madam Chairman, as Ronald Reagan once said, facts are a stubborn thing. Let's take the section on required recusal for Members and staff in negotiation for jobs. This bill has a closure on that, and it brings disclosure on that. The bill brought up before the Republican Congress last time just sits by on that. Bans the K Street Project: This legislation only, in the last time, it said nothing on that. It was silent, except it was against the House rules. Disclosure of lobbyist contributions to charities, conferences, or similar events Members have interests in: This bill has it. Last year, it did not. The Harry and Louise disclosures, so interest groups could hide behind phony names and advertise against Members: This bill has it. Last year's did not. Public database of Members' travel and financial disclosures: This bill has it. Last year's didn't. Increased penalties: This bill has it. Didn't last. Spousal lobbying, restrictions on their spouses: This bill has it; did not before. Disclosure of lobbyist bundling will be considered in separate legislation. The goal is on comparison of the legislation. This is an improvement. Second, to my good friend from California, I am glad you passed legislation last time. The Senate has now passed this. We're going to go to conference on this bill and actually get it done. Number two, and, most importantly, I don't want to go forward looking back.”