Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, last night, across this Capitol, 14 Republicans stood up to their leadership and took a firm stance against the corruption of our American political system. This motion once again seeks to achieve what now they have really already accomplished. Mandatory full disclosure by every secret political organization is the one modest reform that we can put in place in time for this year's election. Like yesterday's successful McCain-Feingold amendment, this gift tax motion presents each of us with a moment of truth, a choice for more secrecy or more democracy. Six Republicans joined 202 sponsors of this measure to choose openness and reform on my previous motion to recommit in May. We need only a few more to make reform a reality. This motion, effective immediately, will not delay by 5 minutes the estate tax repeal. This motion specifically applies to all organizations engaging in political activity. It does not exclude, contrary to what my colleagues have been told, or offer any special treatment, for labor unions or trial lawyers or any other group allied with Democrats. This motion seeks no organization's constitutionally protected membership list.”