I am persuaded that in the case of elected officials, the overwhelming temptation is to conclude that it is more important for your constituents that you be reelected than that you deal honestly with them.

Moynihan went on to defeat Buckley 54% to 45%. Political career
In 1968 Buckley challenged liberal Republican Senator Jacob K. and the uncle of Christopher Taylor Buckley.

" He successfully challenged the constitutionality of a law limiting campaign spending in Congressional races. Buckley also introduced landmark legislation enacted by Congress to protect student records — the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) — as well as the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) which requires parent consent prior to administration of student surveys on any of eight sensitive topics. In between Buckley held a number of other positions including as president of Radio Free Europe in the mid-1980s.