Dollars Quote by Maxime Bernier

If you create a system that makes the small donors the linchpin of the system in terms of how members of Congress directly raise…

— John Sarbanes

Lobbyist influence comes from access, not money.

— Barack Obama

The reason there are tens of thousands of lobbyists is because the ever-expanding federal government creates ever-increasing opportunities for abuse. The more the federal…

— Jack Abramoff

Not every dollar spent to gain influence on Capitol Hill comes from a big global industrial behemoth. Hundreds of small advocacy groups and nonprofits…

— Elizabeth Flock

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

From campaign contributions to expensive perks paid for by special interests, wealthy donors and corporate special interests have increasingly been able to purchase influence…

— Sara Gideon

People underestimate the impact they can have on the process through contact with legislators. By being part of an organized group in an area…

— Ralph Regula

Lobbying' is the activity of attempting to influence legislation by privately influencing the legislators. It is the result and creation of a mixed economy-of…

— Ayn Rand

From drug companies to health insurers to Wall Street banks, big corporations are spending millions to buy influence in Washington and drown out the…

— Ayanna Pressley

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

— Kevin Spacey

To be effective at selling ideas, at being a lobbyist, influencing other people, you have to be very sure of yourself.

— Duncan Green

A large majority of Americans believe that corporations exert too much influence on our daily lives and our political process.

— Jim McGovern