Spent over nine million dollars in his presidential bid in 1996

he believed that congress would be better not dealing with "lobbyists", or people who seek to influence (a politician or public official) on an issue, since historically, they had problems with these kinds of people. he thought lobbying produces benefits, but should be carefully monitored.

it was on the rise and doing very well and would continue to do well until the great depression from 1929-1939