Mitch McConnell actually said...

"When it comes to free speech, we should not substitute the incumbent-protection desires of politicians for the protection the Constitution guarantees to all Americans."

"Attempts to weaken the First Amendment--such as the proposal before this Committee--should, therefore, pass the highest scrutiny."

"It would give the Government complete control--complete control--over the political speech of its citizens."

"It is deeply, profoundly, obviously undemocratic to limit speech about who to elect to public office."