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We must continue to press the special interests to disclose the extent of their spending in our elections, both with legislation and executive action.

“Our Founders pledged their lives, their liberty and their sacred honor to build a democracy: a government of the many, not a government of the money.”

“From the moment the Supreme Court issued its ruling, congressional Democrats have fought to enact clear and critical reforms that would restore accountability to our elections. It is long past time to act on our agenda – to ensure disclosure of all donors, to amend the Constitution and overturn Citizens United, to reform our campaign finance laws, and to empower small donors and the grassroots in our elections. Indeed, it is long past time to make real the belief that sunlight is the best of disinfectants, and to shine a bright light of truth and fairness on our political campaigns.”

“Pelosi condemned those actions Thursday, saying those responsible “were wrong and must be held accountable.” But the Democratic leader was also quick to link the scandal to the broader issue of campaign finance, arguing that the episode would never have happened if Congress overhauled the system to eliminate so-called 501(c)(4) groups altogether.”

“Three years ago, the Supreme Court’s devastating decision in Citizens United changed the face and nature of our campaigns – opening the floodgates to special interest money in our politics and undermining the strength of our democracy.”

“Today, the Supreme Court kept open the floodgates to uninhibited special interest spending in our campaigns and in our politics. Their disappointing decision to uphold Citizens United deals yet another blow to a fundamental American value: that the voices of the people determine the outcome of our elections, not the checkbooks of the few.”

“Two years ago, the Supreme Court opened the floodgates to uninhibited special interest spending in our campaigns and in our politics. Its crushing decision in Citizens United undermined a fundamental American value: that the voices of the people determine the outcome of our elections, not the bankroll of the privileged few.”

Two years ago, the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC overturned a century of common-sense campaign finance laws and allowed unlimited corporate and special interest donations into our political campaigns. Leader Pelosi on the anniversary which falls tomorrow, January 21st:… Continue

“One year ago, the Supreme Court opened the floodgates to uninhibited special interest spending in our elections and unlimited corporate influence over our public policy debate.”

“The Supreme Court’s decision opened the floodgates to more special interest dollars in our politics and greater corporate influence in the public policy debate. In response to this ruling, we must take every action possible to close the doors to corruption in political campaigns and ensure that Wall Street banks, insurance companies, or other corporations will not be allowed to drown out the voices of average Americans.”