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On the recordMay 5, 1994
That is much simpler, and I have not laid a minefield for myself. I am not going to be criticized for receiving $20, which somebody might do under the case I just gave you.
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Dale Bumpers
Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the implications of financial contributions in a legislative context.

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