Chellie Pingree actually said...

And I would just add, if I may, part of the design of this system is to address one of your concerns.

I think you and others portrayed this accurately in the sense that we have gotten into an arms race here.

As the Speaker of the House, I am engaged in recruiting candidates to run for the legislature.

Whether it was a senior citizen or a hardworking lobsterman, they could participate in my campaign.