Clients Quote by Jack Abramoff

The role of campaign contributions in our political system and the role of lobbyists have now reached levels that are quite unhealthy for the…

— Al Gore

Rarely do political contributions lead to direct quid pro quo transactions - donations for votes - and those that cross this line normally get…

— Chris Murphy

There are good people in the lobbying industry. Lobbyists can serve a very useful purpose.

— Kevin Spacey

Shouldn't you put the same amount of effort into your giving as you might for your for-profit investments? After all, philanthropy is an investment,…

— Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen

At a time when special interest money is being showered on legislators in Washington, grassroots donors offer members of Congress a refreshing independence. The…

— John Sarbanes

I have had lobbyists, and I have had some very good ones. They could do anything.

— Donald Trump

Many of my friends and allies - not to mention my critics - lobbied me to spend on worthy causes. Who cares about a…

— Tate Reeves

I think philanthropy is so much more in keeping with spirit of shouting someone out than a material reward.

— Charles Best

A small group of motivated citizens can potentially have as much influence as a lobby group spending millions of dollars.

— Maxime Bernier

I've made it clear that I'm not taking special interest PAC money or accepting donations from lobbyists - ever. I want to represent the…

— Stephen Pagliuca

Charity requires sacrifice, and members of Congress could set a good example of charity by giving up their pay increase.

— Tom Coburn

I would never, ever trade any campaign donation - that's absurd - for some type of favor to anyone.

— Pam Bondi