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Mitch McConnell: “It would empower incumbent politicians in Congress and in the States to write the rules on who gets to speak and who…”

On the recordJune 2, 2014
It would empower incumbent politicians in Congress and in the States to write the rules on who gets to speak and who does not.
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing a proposal that limits free speech for political gain.

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