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Andrea Joy Campbell: “In a previous colloquy, I believe the gentleman granted that the loophole that is being proposed by the gentleman from…”

On the recordJuly 14, 1998
In a previous colloquy, I believe the gentleman granted that the loophole that is being proposed by the gentleman from California (Mr. Doolittle) would allow an ad that says, ``Neil Smith is a terrible Congressman because he opposed voluntary school prayer.'' If they happen to say that he is a bad congressman because he took a position against their position, I know that is uncomfortable, but they have every right to say that.
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Andrea Joy Campbell
Massachusetts

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Discussing the implications of a proposed loophole in campaign advertising.

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