Political Quotes

“Both parties use these section 527 committees. Failure to disclose is the insidious, ultimate corruption of a political system in which offices, if not the officeholders themselves, are increasingly bought. At least they could vote for sunshine, or is the truth too embarrassing for either donors or recipients? Mr. President, we have heard some very interesting arguments and discussions about whether it is appropriate, as to whether it favors one side or another. There isn't an American who is well informed who does not know that this system has lurched completely out of control, when people are allowed to engage in the political system and give unlimited amounts of money and have it undisclosed. The reason this is on this bill, I say to the chairman of the Armed Services Committee, is that we have been unable to propose an amendment on any bill so far. This has been the first opportunity. I regret doing so. But I was willing to enter into a time agreement to get this done. I must tell my friend we will continue on this issue until we resolve the objections that may exist concerning it. It is too important.”