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On the recordJuly 13, 2007
The airwaves belong to the American people. Those who profit from them do it by permission of the people through their Government and those who use those airwaves should do it responsibly and should seek to provide both points of view, both sides of the story so that Americans can reach a decision.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the responsibility of broadcasters during a debate on media fairness.

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