This source of corruption, alas, is inherent in the democratic system itself, and it can only be controlled — James L. Buckley
Unfortunately, in today’s world we have to be reminded that the power of an oath derives from — James L. Buckley
Unfortunately, the media, which are not at all reluctant to act in their own self-interest. — James L. Buckley
What people fail to appreciate is that the currency of corruption in elective office is, not money, but votes. — James L. Buckley
What distinguishes the campaign finance issue from just about every other one being debated these days — James L. Buckley
In rendering its decision in our case, the supreme court equated money with speech because — James L. Buckley
In the last analysis, of course, an oath will encourage fidelity in office only to the degree that — James L. Buckley
It would seem, therefore, that this constitutional safeguard may no longer serve its original purpose. — James L. Buckley
Once it becomes impossible for members of congress to make a career of legislative service — James L. Buckley
The court made an exception, however, in the case of candidates contributing to their — James L. Buckley
They may then be willing to cast principled votes based on an educated understanding of the public — James L. Buckley
The kind of corruption the media talk about, the kind the supreme court was concerned about — James L. Buckley
Under the circumstances, may I suggest another means of encouraging probity in elective office. — James L. Buckley
Given the difficulty of resisting such temptations over the longer run, a proper concern for the welfare — James L. Buckley
As a consequence, the court ruled that the limits on campaign spending violated the first amendment — James L. Buckley
I had hoped that the current presidential campaign debates might educate the public as to what — James L. Buckley
If enough people openly engage in conduct once considered reprehensible, we rewrite the rule book and — James L. Buckley