    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1998, Book I)]
    [February 24, 1998]
    [Page 282]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Campaign Finance Reform Legislation
    February 24, 1998

        Today a clear, bipartisan majority of the Senate voted for campaign
    finance reform. Now, only the obstruction of a minority stands in the
    way of a law that would strengthen our democracy. The opponents of
    reform are seeking to block this measure with partisan, unacceptable
    amendments, even an amendment to block the Federal Communications
    Commission from providing free air time to candidates. Let's be clear: A
    vote for these amendments is a vote for soft money, unregulated campaign
    contributions, and backdoor campaign spending. And that vote would be
    very difficult to explain to the American people.