Amount Quote by William Weld
“We need a complete ban on soft money, which is sort of an enveloping problem, and a ceiling on the amount of money that can be spent on a given race.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Campaign remarks, William Weld, 1996
Advocates banning soft money in politics and imposing spending caps per race to curb undue influence.
In simple terms: Ban soft money and limit campaign spending per race.
Support campaign finance reform.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- election campaigns
- legislative hearings
- grassroots fundraising
- political advertising
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist to reduce money influence?
- How can voters hold candidates accountable for funding sources?
Implementation may face legal challenges and resistance from entrenched interests.