Political Quotes

“every time there is a new scandal that involves campaign finance, whether it be a Democrat or Republican, we all lose. This institution is damaged and democracy is diminished. Now is the time for all of us to act and enact meaningful campaign finance reform. There is only one proposal that can pass this House and that is the Shays-Meehan bill. It is a reasonable limitation on the use of soft money and independent expenditures. So if Members are for campaign finance reform, the first step must be to support Shays- Meehan. How do we get this done? Later today there is going to be a rule considered by this House that is trying to kill the Shays-Meehan, by the amendment process, by allowing over 200 nongermane amendments to be made in order. If Members are for campaign finance reform, they should reject the rule that will be on the floor later today. The way that the bill will be considered on this House floor requires us to support Shays-Meehan and reject all of the other substitutes. I urge my colleagues to do that.”