The Republican Party I represented proudly for 18 years did not shy away from taking on special-interest money when it conflicted with constituents’ needs. Alan K. Simpson Read Quote
Across the nation, there are thousands of individuals serving life or life-equivalent sentences for crimes they committed as children. This means they will likely die in prison without a chance to prove to society they are worthy of a second chance. Alan K. Simpson Read Quote
He has to do the heavy lifting and the windows and the wash, and also protect the president. Alan K. Simpson Read Quote
Restoring and maintaining a great nation’s fiscal health will require not just sound arguments and an engaged public but something more. It will require an electoral system that encourages our representatives to place the long-term interests of the public ahead of parochial special interests. Alan K. Simpson Read Quote
I consider abortion to be a deeply personal and intimate issue for women and I don’t believe male legislators should even vote on the issue. Alan K. Simpson Read Quote
Stemming the tide of special interest campaign cash – and restoring fiscal responsibility in Congress – is no easy task. But there is one place where concerned citizens in both parties can begin: Changing the source of money that funds all campaigns. Alan K. Simpson Read Quote
