[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 14 (Thursday, February 1, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E93]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


              NOW IS THE TIME FOR CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM

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                           HON. STEPHEN HORN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 31, 2001

  Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, they say the third time is the charm. This 
year the House will pass--for the third time--the Shays-Meehan or 
McCain-Feingold bill. By either name, this is genuine, necessary and 
effective reform that will return power to the people and curb the 
endless money chase in our political campaigns.
  This legislation ends the raising and spending of ``soft'' money. The 
parties have become addicted to huge checks from corporations, unions, 
and wealthy individuals. This bill puts both parties into immediate 
rehab.
  This legislation also ends the sham ``issue'' ads that savage 
candidates of both parties in every election. It forces into the 
sunlight big money interests behind these ads.
  The House has made it clear. It wants this reform to become law. This 
year, all of us hope that the Senate and our new President will look at 
this issue very carefully, offer constructive suggestions, and then 
join us in passing real campaign finance reform.

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