Moreover, we are showing a dismaying tendency to recast God in Man's image. — James L. Buckley Copy Share Image
Given the difficulty of resisting such temptations over the longer run, a proper concern for the welfare of congressional souls may well be the… — James L. Buckley Copy Share Image
If enough people openly engage in conduct once considered reprehensible, we rewrite the rule book and assume that God, as a good democrat, will… — James L. Buckley Copy Share Image
It would seem, therefore, that this constitutional safeguard may no longer serve its original purpose, especially when, as we learned last year, some acts… — James L. Buckley Copy Share Image
This source of corruption, alas, is inherent in the democratic system itself, and it can only be controlled, if at all, by finding ways… — James L. Buckley Copy Share Image
The Court made an exception, however, in the case of candidates contributing to their own campaigns because of the rather reasonable presumption that a… — James L. Buckley Copy Share Image
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… — James L. Buckley Copy Share Image
In rendering its decision in our case, the Supreme Court equated money with speech because these days it takes the first to make yourself… — James L. Buckley Copy Share Image
Under the circumstances, may I suggest another means of encouraging probity in elective office. I refer to term limitations, which can serve ends beyond… — James L. Buckley Copy Share Image
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… — James L. Buckley Copy Share Image
I am persuaded that in the case of elected officials, the overwhelming temptation is to conclude that it is more important for your constituents… — James L. Buckley Copy Share Image
They may then be willing to cast principled votes based on an educated understanding of the public interest in the face of polls suggesting… — James L. Buckley Copy Share Image
I had hoped that the current presidential campaign debates might educate the public as to what is really involved in the ongoing controversy over… — James L. Buckley Copy Share Image
