Political Quotes

“Thank you, Mr. President, for the recognition. In 5 months, Americans will go to the polls and vote. That is our heritage, and it is something to celebrate and something to protect. But this year, many Americans are fed up with our political system. They are tired of corporations and the super wealthy controlling our politicians and our elections. They don't trust our democracy to reflect the will of ``we the people.'' What has changed since our Founding Fathers began the Constitution with these words? What has changed since several decades ago when many more Americans had more confidence in our government? I will tell you what I think has changed. People are now questioning the integrity of our elections. Our campaign finance system is under siege, drowning in record amounts of money, much of it from outside groups and much of it hidden money--dark money. Our elections should not be for sale to the highest bidder. Over 150 years ago, Abraham Lincoln saw the danger of too much money in politics. Lincoln warned about ``corruption in high places . . . until the Republic is destroyed.'' We are reaching that point. Money has poisoned our political system. It is no wonder the American people have lost faith in us with this constant money chasing from special interests and very little else getting done. Our constituents want Congress to get to work and to work together, finding real solutions to real problems.…”