Well said, Mr. Dickerson. That is why freedom of assembly and freedom of speech are in the same darn amendment; they are very, very important.

The idea that conservative groups were not targeted when there was a specific list, called the Bolo List, which had these terms on it: 9/12, Tea Party, and patriot, and somehow that was not targeting just dismisses the facts that I think…

I have introduced the Open Act, which would require both corporations and unions to disclose their political spending to shareholders and members.

The facts do not support any of the allegation the ranking member made in his opening statement.

This is an attempt to crack down on transparency in American elections.

What is being stifled, what is being attempted to be stifled is stifling your freedom to find out where the money behind political campaigns is coming from.

This may be a subcommittee hearing, but this is one of the most important hearings we will do this year.

The American people deserve answers.

It is counterproductive to demand that the proposed rule be withdrawn, especially in light of the very real and clear need for more guidance on the issue.

Was it dark money that funded the Federalist papers? I mean, this is ridiculous.

I think you get harassed. I think you received the treatment you did, I think Ms. Engelbrecht received the treatment she did because you are effective.