Mary Boyle
Mary Boyle
address against bottom broken constant heart line looking people problem public pushing single system
The bottom line is that the system is broken and people are pushing against it looking for every single loophole. If you address the heart of the problem with public financing, you wouldn't have this constant end-run around the rules.
difference elected financial happens held higher hold officials people problems public standard state thousand
This happens everywhere. There are tens of thousand of state legislators and state officials. Elected officials like many other people have financial problems at home. The difference is that they are held at a higher standard because they hold the public trust.
behind congress members sit
We don't want members of Congress to just sit behind their desks all the time.
behind congress desk members sitting
We don't want members of Congress sitting behind their desk all day long.
breaking broken rules
It was about rules that were broken and there was no enforcement for breaking them whatsoever.
ahead bringing congress government state states
The states are way out ahead of Congress on this. This is not some kind of crazed, untested idea. This is going on in the states. ... It's bringing accountability to state government and that's what we need here.
definitely far question
There will definitely be reform. The question is, how far will it go and how substantive is it?
concern include reforms rules strong unless
Our concern is that this heightened sensitivity is short-lived. And I think it could be unless reforms include credible, strong enforcement of new rules and regulations.
ally government number
Voinovich is a good-government guy. He is an ally with us on a number of issues.
basically culture curb pathetic piece
Basically we think it's a pathetic piece of legislation. This does nothing to curb the 'anything goes' culture in Washington.
board brought creativity eight last miss vision
We will miss him. He brought energy, creativity and vision to our board for the last eight years, as well as a sense of humor.
capable congress policing proven
Congress has kind of proven it's not capable of policing itself.
level time
Its time has come on the congressional level too.
allowed company lobbyists parent pay
While lobbyists are not allowed to pay for a trip, the parent company can. Which is confusing, because the lobbyist can come along.