Political Quotes

“I think our House today has the highest approval rating in modern history, in large part because of the dignity, the humility, and the genuine leadership of our Speaker, and I thank him for everything he does for the people of the House. This issue of soft money is central to this entire debate. Fifteen years ago, I was elected as a local Republican Party chairman in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Here is what he says now about soft money. Quote: ``In truth, parties were stronger and closer to their roots before the advent of the soft money loophole than they are today. Far from invigorating the parties themselves, soft money has simply strengthened certain specific candidates and the few donors who can make huge contributions, while distracting parties from traditional grassroots work.'' Both of our political parties will be better served by weaning ourselves from soft money and returning to the people, returning to the foot power, returning to the grassroots.”