05/29/1980
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"I have today signed H.R. 5010, the Federal Election Campaign Act Amendments of 1979."
"This is a protected freedom that all citizens enjoy, and it is of vital importance."
"Even more disturbing is the severe infringement of Federal employees' first amendment rights that is caused by section 201 (a) (4) of H.R. 5010."
"We're still exploring every possible avenue for that release."