EXCERPT

The debate in the Senate on campaign finance reflects deep concern about the influence of money in politics and government -- concern that cuts across party lines and ought to be seen as a high priority. We strongly endorse efforts to achieve genuine campaign finance reform. Yet we also hope Congress will not entangle this problem with the separate challenge of federal election reform. Later this year, after they have dealt with the issue of campaign finance, we hope the nation's elected leaders will turn their attention to the election process itself.

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