Hillary Clinton Quotes

Spending limits not only do not work, they have the perverse effect of making special interests more powerful and more influential.

Money has too big an influence on our politics in Washington and somehow we need to do something about that.

America's political system has evolved over the last 50 years in ways that have enhanced the power of business lobbies.

But having said that, what's happening with campaign finance reform and our political culture is devastating.

The number one lobby that opposes campaign finance reform in the United States is the National Association of Broadcasters.

The people of this country, not special interest big money, should be the source of all political power.

Eventually, money wins in politics.

Almost every special interest lobby was organized to prevent reform.

Our democratic system is slowly being corroded and eroded by the influence of PAC money.

I am willing to undergo the disadvantage in order to make certain that in the future we shall reduce the power of money in politics..

Donald Trump came to a political field that had already been shaped by big money in politics.

Until we make campaigns affordable, then we're going to have too many members of Congress out rattling the cup with special interest groups.

The biggest issue that we have to contend with is campaign finance reform.

I think our politicians are bought by the highest bidder and that until we clean up our election system, then we cannot make progress on any of the issues. That's what drives me - we must restore our democracy.

I would do away with super PACs. I think it's a cancer.

It is money, money, money! Not ideas, not principles, but money that reigns supreme in American politics.

Without putting the brakes on out-of-control campaign contributions from individuals and corporations - it will be business as usual, with 1 percent of Americans pulling the strings.

The Congress is virtually incapable of passing any reforms unless they first get permission from the powerful special interests who are most affected by the proposal.

Trying to take money out of politics is like trying to take jumping out of basketball.

The average American doesn't realize how much of the laws are written by lobbyists.

Do the elected officials in Washington stand with ordinary Americans - working families, children, the elderly, the poor - or will the extraordinary power of billionaire campaign contributors and Big Money prevail? The American people, by the millions, must send Congress the answer to that question.

I don't get involved in politics. I think that it is a waste of time and money because very often a politician cannot do much, and if you give him money, you embarrass him, so he can't do anything.

Whether you are on the Right or the Left, everyone can agree that there are a lot of outside influences in American politics that are not good for the system. There's just too much money.

People like Elizabeth Dole have given too much power to the special interests.

All elections revolve around and are often resolved by who raises the most money. That's unfair. I'd like to see that process changed, but it seems once you win and get to Congress, that doesn't happen.