Statement by the President: "... I will sign (CFR) into law."

Office of the Press Secretary ^ | March 20, 2002 | George W. Bush

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For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
March 20, 2002

Statement by the President

Like many Republicans and Democrats in the Congress, I support common-sense reforms to end abuses in our campaign finance system.  The reforms passed today, while flawed in some areas, still improve the current system overall, and I will sign them into law.

The legislation makes some important progress on the timeliness of disclosure, individual contribution limits, and banning soft money from corporations and labor unions, but it does present some legitimate constitutional questions.  I continue to believe the best reform is full and timely disclosure of campaign contributions.

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[sinkspur]

There are a number of things conservatives can overlook, but criminalizing free speech isn't on the list.

Bush won't lose two points in the polls. In terms of hard money, the GOP will make out like bandits with this bill.

[Texaggie79]

really dumb George,send it back and make them fix it!

Although I am disappointed, if he is going to sign any version of it, I want it to be the worst, so it has the best chance to get shot down by SCOTUS

[dead]

He's expecting the SCOTUS to sort those out and dump them in order to retain the few good items.

So he's putting his signature on a bill that he knows is unconstitutional.

If I wanted that kind of integrity, I could have voted for Gore.

[dts32041]

Just remember the the 16th amendment was suppose to be unconstitutional.

The second bush same as the first bush and clintoon.

[Interesting Times]

Bush won't lose two points in the polls. In terms of hard money, the GOP will make out like bandits with this bill.

Watch and learn.

[FSPress]

Let me see if I understand this. The question is, do you want to be on the top or the bottom, not whether you have a choice in the matter.

[Ragin1]

In terms of hard money, the incumbents will make out like bandits with this bill.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

ALERT
Statement by the President

Like many Republicans and Democrats in the Congress, I support common-sense reforms to end abuses in our campaign finance system. The reforms passed today, while flawed in some areas, still improve the current system overall, and I will sign them into law.

[jackbill]

I can't believe he's throwing away all the integrity I thought he had.

Ditto!!!

[Polonius]

U.S. Constitution, Article VI:

"... all executive and judicial officers, both of the United States and of the several states, shall be bound by oath or affirmation, to support this Constitution"

[Eagle Eye]

I have to eat my words.

Before the election I was predicting that Bush would use gun owners as a bone to throw to the Libs.

I was only off by one amendment.

If anyone still has doubts...

[Ken H]

Someone is giving the President some very bad advice on many dometic issues, IMO.

I really thought he would veto this bill and nail the opposition for stomping on the First Amendment. He could have used a veto speech with devastating effect.

He was foolish to listen to whoever it was that advised this action.

[TLBSHOW]

Well if true, what next?

[solo gringo]

I agree it is dumb but if they lrt the courts fix it it will stay fixed i hope

[joeyman]

I will vote for the constitution party or stay home next time this guy needs my vote. Oh...and no more money for him or his gutless pubbie buddies.

[VAwireguy]

Well George...you just blew it for the STUPID party! So glad I voted for Pat Buchanan. I'm betting some of you on here probably wish that you did also!

[cactmh]

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[TLBSHOW]

Bad news!