Political Quotes

“our Founding Fathers envisioned a government of the people, by the people and for the people, a Government made up of citizens from all walks of life, rich and poor, not just the elite. As we have seen in recent elections, a well-financed candidate can practically buy their way to victory. The Republican bill will continue to increase the influence of wealthy candidates and special interest pandering. My colleagues, if you are serious about campaign finance reform, I urge Members to support the Farr substitute. The Farr substitute is real campaign finance reform. This timely legislation will place voluntary limits on campaign spending and most importantly will limit candidates' personal expenditures, effectively leveling the playing field for all candidates. The American people deserve the effective spending limits, soft money reforms and PAC reforms included in the Farr substitute. Mr. Chairman, I am saddened to see the American public becoming more and more disenchanted with the political process. The American democracy was built on equal opportunity. Right now I am not so sure the ordinary Americans have a place and a voice in the political arena. The average American should not only have the opportunity to run for an elected office, but to run and win. I remember a time when political campaigns were determined by the moral character and message of the candidate, not the money in their pocket. Let us turn back the clock for the American people.”