No two Americans could better serve the cause of helping citizens reclaim their democracy. And, we are here today to honor and celebrate the literally tens of thousands of Americans who have joined Project Independence citizens who are challenging cynicism, rekindling hope and demanding that Congress act now to clean up the corrupting big-money system that finances our elections and influences legislative decisions in Washington. May. Project Independence volunteers have already collected more than 500,000 signatures well on our way to our goal of 1,776,000 signatures and even more.
Efforts are underway in every state and the District of Columbia.
Project Independence has been endorsed by newspapers across the country, and 32 national organizations and dozens of state and local organizations, including consumer, religious, environmental, health and civic groups, have joined the Project Independence coalition effort. Today we honor several individuals who are representative of these wonderful Project Independence volunteers. These individuals have taken it upon themselves to do what all lovers of democracy must do get active and work for change, no matter how difficult. No matter the odds. Linda Cator works in the General Motors plant in Warren, Ohio, and has so far gathered 300 signatures on the Project Independence Petition from her coworkers and neighbors.