Quote by Theodore Roosevelt
The need for collecting large campaign funds would vanish if Congress provided an appropriation for the proper and legitimate expenses of each of the great national parties, an appropriation ample enough to meet the necessity for thorough organization and machinery, which requires a large expenditure of money. Then the stipulation should be made that no party receiving campaign funds from the Treasury should accept more than a fixed amount from any individual subscriber or donor; and the necessary publicity for receipts and expenditures could without difficulty be provided.
Summary
This quote suggests that if Congress allocated sufficient funds to support the legitimate expenses of political parties, the need for extensive fundraising would diminish. The appropriation would cover organizational and operational costs, reducing the reliance on large campaign donations. To ensure fairness and transparency, there should be a limit on individual contributions from donors to parties that receive public funds. Implementing this system would allow for greater public oversight of contributions and expenditures.
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