Joseph Morelle actually said...

"I would also note, American taxpayers under our bill will not pay a single penny to fund the campaigns of candidates participating in the small donor system."

"The Supreme Court has repeatedly stated that disclosure requirements are essential to safeguarding the ability of the citizenry to make informed choices."

"Thirteen years after the decision, our disclosure laws have not kept pace with how money is spent in elections."

"Strong disclosure requirements can help educate voters about candidates, policies, and sources of political speech, promoting informed decision making in the electoral process."