Quotes about Lobbying Regulation

Jack Abramoff

The lure of post-public service lobbying employment needs to be eliminated.

John Boehner

We need reform. We need more transparency between those who lobby us and ourselves in the Congress.

The Congressman, who had not been previously an enthusiastic leader for this type of reform, found himself with a chance to become Majority Leader of the House of Representatives. The previous leader was under indictment and was linked, along with other Republican Congressman to a Lobbyist who had pleaded guilty to bribing Congressmen. Another Republican Congressman had plead guilty to the felony of accepting bribes. The party that Controlled Congress was fearful of a voter backlash over the corruption—especially the role of lobbyists in giving money to Congressional campaigns. Bainor became a reform leader.

George Frisbie Hoar

Resolved that all persons or corporations employing counsel or agents to represent their interests in regard to any measure pending at any time before this House or any committee thereof, shall cause the name and authority of such counsel to be filed with the clerk of the House.

This resolution passed and remained in effect for one session. It was one of the first attempts to limit and regulate lobbying.

Bob Beckel

Congress continues to pass laws to limit lobbyists' influence, but people find ways to get around them.

Thomas Frank

Our laws governing lobbying and campaign contributions have struck the right balance between the wishes of the people and those of private industry, so why are we so quick to doubt that the same great results can be achieved by putting the government's justice-dealing branch on the same market-based course?

Austan Goolsbee

If a lobbyist sets up shop, or a lawyer, in which they're receiving income through what is something like a tax loophole so that it's not counting as corporate income, that is what this is counting as a small business.

John F. Kennedy

The effective supervision and surveillance of the lobbyist remains as the continuing challenge to the people and the Congress.

Jacob Rees-Mogg

Lobbying has become a term of reproach, as if it were improper to push for a particular belief. This has happened because of paid lobbyists whose opinions are for hire and the fear that decision-makers, whether politicians or officials, are susceptible to their charms and wiles. This has tarred entirely proper lobbying with the same brush.

Lobbying Regulation Quotes