Tom Wolf said "Unless and until there is unmistakable proof to the contrary, the presumption must be that television is and will be a main factor in influencing the values and moral standards of our society. Television does not, and cannot, merely reflect the moral standards of our society. It must affect them, either by changing or by reinforcing them. If we miss this opportunity, it will never come back. The moms and the dads of our districts did not have any lobbyists hanging outside for the last week. They were so busy working, trying to do it, a single parent has the toughest job in the world. This is a good opportunity. If it can be perfect when we go to conference, let us perfect it. I strongly urge, on behalf of all the kids that are going to come home and watch this garbage, a 'no' vote on Coburn and an 'aye' vote for Burton." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordAugust 4, 1995

Unless and until there is unmistakable proof to the contrary, the presumption must be that television is and will be a main factor in influencing the values and moral standards of our society. Television does not, and cannot, merely reflect the moral standards of our society. It must affect them, either by changing or by reinforcing them. If we miss this opportunity, it will never come back. The moms and the dads of our districts did not have any lobbyists hanging outside for the last week. They were so busy working, trying to do it, a single parent has the toughest job in the world. This is a good opportunity. If it can be perfect when we go to conference, let us perfect it. I strongly urge, on behalf of all the kids that are going to come home and watch this garbage, a 'no' vote on Coburn and an 'aye' vote for Burton.

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Tom Wolf

Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Editor's note · Context

Addressing the influence of television on societal values during a debate.

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