On the recordDecember 18, 2008
I will not give $8 million to this children's hospital if you don't give me the $25,000 in campaign contributions.
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transcripts.cnn.comEditor's note · Context
Blagojevich's alleged comments about quid pro quo arrangements highlight the nature of the corruption charges against him.
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