this is a historical day for this House and for this country. Today we have the opportunity to limit the scandalous infusion of money into the electoral process. Our Founding Fathers never foresaw this existing system for democratic elections. Today we can move closer to the principles of those Founding Fathers. Vote for the substitute offered today by Mr. Shays and Mr. Meehan. This may be our last best chance.
Addressing the need for campaign finance reform during a House debate.
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