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Ed Whitfield: “The gentleman has been discussing our right to know, and on any ad run on television or on the radio there is a…”

On the recordJuly 14, 1998
The gentleman has been discussing our right to know, and on any ad run on television or on the radio there is a disclaimer required, so the gentleman knows the organization that is paying for the ad.
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Ed Whitfield
Republican · Kentucky

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Discussing the importance of transparency in advertising during a debate.

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