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I am not a lobbyist. I am not a political activist. I am not a leader, as far as I'm concerned.

I have had lobbyists, and I have had some very good ones. They could do anything.

I'm not a lobbyist.

I don't take PAC money. I don't take special interest money.

I think we have to look at the whole way campaigns are financed. The No. 1 problem is PAC and special-interest money.

There are good people in the lobbying industry. Lobbyists can serve a very useful purpose.

I'm interested in full disclosure for people who give money to politicians. But I'm not a politician. I'm an advocate.

Few developments in campaigning have been as vilified and misunderstood as independent expenditure PACs, or, as they are colloquially known, super PACs.

I'm not going to take any special interest money or any PAC money... when I get to Washington I want to be the voice for the people of Connecticut and not owe special favors.

I want to make it clear that the lobbying sector does an important job. It is very useful to the government to hear the views of a broad range of groups to make sure we get the best.