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Christopher Shays: I am torn by this feeling that I want to kind of clarify and be a little more precise between soft money and what I call…

On the recordFebruary 15, 2000
I am torn by this feeling that I want to kind of clarify and be a little more precise between soft money and what I call sham issue ads which are really good campaign ads, much like you might want to correct me in some of the intricacies of HMO reform.
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Christopher Shays
Connecticut

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Discussing the distinction between soft money and issue ads in campaign finance.

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