My understanding is that she wanted to help the auto industry suppress new tech (the catalytic converter in this case) that would cost them money, but be good for the environment. The porn film everyone was chasing was a thinly veiled expose about it. The auto industry supports her runs for office, she protects them with helpful legislation. As for her feelings for her daughter, I think they were totally estranged at that point.

Quite frankly Kim Basinger's horrible plastic surgery was so distracting I don't remember much of what she said :P