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Dale Bumpers: “Well, let us assume somebody brings in a bottle of wine to my office that costs 20 bucks and then bring in a bottle…”

On the recordMay 5, 1994
Well, let us assume somebody brings in a bottle of wine to my office that costs 20 bucks and then bring in a bottle every day. Does the $250 limitation kick in after the 12th bottle is brought in?
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Dale Bumpers
Arkansas

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Discussing limitations on gifts during a debate.

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