In rendering its decision in our case, the Supreme Court equated money with speech because these days it takes the first to make yourself heard.
I am persuaded that in the case of elected officials, the overwhelming temptation is to conclude that it is more important for your constituents that… - James L. Buckley
I am persuaded that in the case of elected officials, the overwhelming temptation is to conclude that it is more important for your constituents that…
- James L. Buckley
What people fail to appreciate is that the currency of corruption in elective office is, not money, but votes. - James L. Buckley
What people fail to appreciate is that the currency of corruption in elective office is, not money, but votes.
Unfortunately, in today's world we have to be reminded that the power of an oath derives from the fact that in it we ask God to bear witness to the p… - James L. Buckley
Unfortunately, in today's world we have to be reminded that the power of an oath derives from the fact that in it we ask God to bear witness to the p…
This source of corruption, alas, is inherent in the democratic system itself, and it can only be controlled, if at all, by finding ways to encourage … - James L. Buckley
This source of corruption, alas, is inherent in the democratic system itself, and it can only be controlled, if at all, by finding ways to encourage …
In rendering its decision in our case, the Supreme Court equated money with speech because these days it takes the first to make yourself heard. - James L. Buckley
Unfortunately, the media, which are not at all reluctant to act in their own self-interest, have succeeded in equating reform in the public mind with… - James L. Buckley
Unfortunately, the media, which are not at all reluctant to act in their own self-interest, have succeeded in equating reform in the public mind with…
They may then be willing to cast principled votes based on an educated understanding of the public interest in the face of polls suggesting that the … - James L. Buckley
They may then be willing to cast principled votes based on an educated understanding of the public interest in the face of polls suggesting that the …
If enough people openly engage in conduct once considered reprehensible, we rewrite the rule book and assume that God, as a good democrat, will go al… - James L. Buckley
If enough people openly engage in conduct once considered reprehensible, we rewrite the rule book and assume that God, as a good democrat, will go al…
Given the difficulty of resisting such temptations over the longer run, a proper concern for the welfare of congressional souls may well be the ultim… - James L. Buckley
Given the difficulty of resisting such temptations over the longer run, a proper concern for the welfare of congressional souls may well be the ultim…
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