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Rick Perry: “Yes, sir. The company was Merck. And it was a $5,000 contribution that I had received from them. I raise about $30…”

On the recordSeptember 14, 2011
Yes, sir. The company was Merck. And it was a $5,000 contribution that I had received from them. I raise about $30 million. And if you're saying that I can be bought for $5,000, I'm offended.
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Rick Perry

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Rick Perry defends himself against allegations of being influenced by campaign contributions from Merck.

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