Political Quotes

On the recordMay 11, 2011
requiring people to stand up in public for their political acts fosters civic courage without which democracy is doomed.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Murphy cites Justice Scalia to argue against the chilling effect of disclosure requirements.

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