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John Fitzgerald Kennedy: “Although there is general agreement that it is undesirable and improper for a candidate for public office to spend money…”

On the recordApril 29, 1963
Although there is general agreement that it is undesirable and improper for a candidate for public office to spend money on his candidacy without limit or for individuals to contribute unlimited amounts to candidates, the existing unrealistic statutory ceilings have failed to produce any practical limitation.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House Transmitting Bills To Carry Out Recommendations of the...

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