05/08/1989
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"Today the President transmitted to Congress comprehensive campaign finance reform legislation designed to lessen the power of special economic interests and restore competition to American congression..."
"I am pleased to submit for your consideration and enactment the 'Comprehensive Campaign Finance Reform Act of 1989.'"
"We know that free government, democracy, is best."
"I believe we can. I know we must."