“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 legislators to subordinate ambition to principle.Quote by James L BuckleyTopics: Quotes about James L BuckleyShare on:FacebookPinterestWhatsApp
One camp accepts the Court's limits on contributions but urges the reinstatement of spending caps...#James L Buckley
Under the circumstances, may I suggest another means of encouraging probity in elective office. I...#James L Buckley
It would seem, therefore, that this constitutional safeguard may no longer serve its original purpose,...#James L Buckley
In the last analysis, of course, an oath will encourage fidelity in office only to...#James L Buckley
In rendering its decision in our case, the Supreme Court equated money with speech because...#James L Buckley
I am persuaded that in the case of elected officials, the overwhelming temptation is to...#James L Buckley
Given the difficulty of resisting such temptations over the longer run, a proper concern for...#James L Buckley
They may then be willing to cast principled votes based on an educated understanding of...#James L Buckley
As a consequence, the Court ruled that the limits on campaign spending violated the First...#James L Buckley
