Mitch McConnell actually said...

"We Republicans have put together a responsible and constitutional campaign reform agenda. It would restrict the power of special interest PACs, stop the flow of all soft money, keep wealthy individual..."

"What precedent would this amendment create?"

"Americans from all walks of life understand how extraordinarily special the First Amendment is."

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