11.   McConnell said the bill would seriously weaken political parties by taking away their soft money revenue without making a dent in money politics.

12.   Republican foes said the bill would weaken the national parties and was unconstitutional.

13.   Sen. John McCain, an Arizona Republican, said the House bill weakens provisions in the Senate bill.

14.   They say the bill approved Saturday weakens proposed guarantees for legal autonomy, territory and natural resources.

15.   They say the amended bill weakens proposed guarantees for autonomy, territory and natural resources.