David Thomas: “Dear President Clinton: According to recent news reports, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has promised special…”

“Dear President Clinton: According to recent news reports, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has promised special access to you and other top Administration officials in exchange for large campaign contributions. We call on you immediately to end these fundraising tactics, and to publicly make clear that neither you nor members of your Administration will engage in such activities. According to an article published in the Chicago Sun-Times: For $100,000, a contributor gets two meals with you and two meals with Vice President Gore, as well as a slot on a foreign trade mission with party leaders, and other benefits such as a daily fax report and an assigned DNC staff member 'to assist them in their personal request.' For $50,000, a contributor gets invited to a reception with you, one dinner with Vice President Gore, two special high-level briefings, and other benefits. For $10,000, a contributor gets invited to a presidential reception, a dinner with Vice President Gore and 'preferred' status at the 1996 Democratic Convention.”