    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (2000, Book I)]
    [January 24, 2000]
    [Page 112]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Supreme Court Decision on Campaign Financing
    January 24, 2000

        The Court's opinion is a victory for democracy. The American people
    know that our political system needs to be fixed, and today's decision
    sets the stage for further reform. For years, I've challenged Congress
    to pass legislation that would ban the raising of unregulated soft
    money, address backdoor spending by outside organizations, and
    strengthen public discourse. Now I am again asking Congress to restore
    the American people's faith in their democracy and pass real reform this
    year.