The Election Assistance Commission represents a major, unprecedented commitment from the federal government to sustained freedom and vibrant democracy. I am humbled by the prospect of being one its charter members. — DeForest Soaries Copy Share Image
When public access to voting is impaired or when public confidence in voting is diluted, democracy suffers and our freedom is less secure. — DeForest Soaries Copy Share Image
When I was growing up, we used to play basketball in a park that was never shoveled when it snowed. The basketball rims were… — DeForest Soaries Copy Share Image
Beyond that, states had to also have electronic voting machines that made it possible for people who are physically handicapped to vote in private...… — DeForest Soaries Copy Share Image
I was the Secretary of State of New Jersey in November 2000. I paid careful attention to the challenges that stemmed from inadequate voting… — DeForest Soaries Copy Share Image
What we say is that democracy means that you have the right to vote without intimidation and undue burdens. But if you stand in… — DeForest Soaries Copy Share Image
And when people in power can stay in power they do very little to tinker with the apparatus that put them in power. — DeForest Soaries Copy Share Image
My sense was that most of the elected officials in Washington - in their heart of hearts - really believe that the system can't… — DeForest Soaries Copy Share Image
My sense was that most of the elected officials in Washington - in their heart of hearts - really believe that the system can't… — DeForest Soaries Copy Share Image
And if we were another country being analyzed by America, we would conclude that this country is ripe for stealing elections and for fraud. — DeForest Soaries Copy Share Image
When Congress passed the Help America Vote Act in 2002, I was thrilled to learn that the federal government would offer resources to all… — DeForest Soaries Copy Share Image
We have no basis for having a recall of any particular type of voting equipment because there are no standards. And when we do… — DeForest Soaries Copy Share Image
Voting in this country has essentially been relegated to a very fledging group of election officials, who receive no training and operate on shoestring… — DeForest Soaries Copy Share Image
The Election Assistance Commission represents a major, unprecedented commitment from the federal government to sustained freedom and vibrant democracy. I am humbled by the… — DeForest Soaries Copy Share Image
