“Americans would be shocked if they knew how much time Members of Congress and candidates seeking office must spend dialing for dollars and attending fundraisers. Without a fundamental reform of the way we finance campaigns, we cannot bring real reform to Capitol Hill. Our bipartisan bill will give candidates the opportunity to focus on dealing with our nation’s problems and not chasing after campaign cash.”
-Asst. Sen. Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-Ill.)

“I believe this legislation will be a significant step in improving public confidence in the electoral process. I am pleased to join Senator Durbin on the Fair Elections Now Act and look forward to working with my colleagues to accomplish this much-needed reform.”
-Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.)

“States across the country, including my home state of Connecticut, have acted as laboratories for reforms like the Fair Elections Now Act. States have shown overwhelming success in taking the influence of big donors out of their legislative process and allowing lawmakers to get back to the people’s business rather than spending their time dialing for cash. Now it is time to bring this kind of real change to Washington. President Obama showed us all how small donations and average Americans can make a difference in an election.  With the Fair Elections Now Act we can bring that sort of grassroots enthusiasm and involvement to our Congressional races.”
-House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (D-Conn.)

“It’s time to return government to the people. And the first step is for Congress to debate legislation like the Fair Elections Now Act, which would help ensure that the average citizen has a voice.”
-Rep. Walter Jones (R-N.C.)