All I am saying, I think that is entirely correct, and ours allows that. The difference is ours is limited to $75, yours is unlimited, except yours is close personal friend. All I am saying is that the Senator from Minnesota, in quavering voice and stentorian tones, says this will allow this. Well, so does the pending amendment. So does your amendment.
Debating the differences between campaign finance amendments.
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