Barack Obama actually said...

I have long believed that sunlight is the best disinfectant, and this legislation will shine an unprecedented light on corporate spending in political campaigns.

Context

Statement on Congressional Action on Campaign Finance Legislation

04/28/2010

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...

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