Political Quotes

“today, this Congress can pass much needed campaign finance reform. While this legislation doesn't go as far as I think it should, it's a positive step in the right direction. I have supported campaign finance reform for a long time. I've introduced legislation in both this session and the last session of Congress that would have banned PAC contributions to congressional candidates. My proposals would also have required at least 50 percent of a candidate's total contributions come from within the congressional district. I'm pleased this important part of my proposal was adopted by the committee and is part of this legislation. Representatives shouldn't be beholden to any interest other than the peoples' interest. And for the past 15 years, since I first ran for the Michigan Senate, I haven't accepted any special interest PAC contributions. As a member of the Campaign Finance Reform task force, I am very concerned about the excessive amount of influence special interest political action committees [PAC's] have in Washington. During the last 19 months, as we've worked to rein in big Government lobbyists have become more aggressive in protecting their special interests. We must not let special interest PAC's with their huge political contributions decide legislation.”