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Jon Tester: “Well, anytime transparency and accountability is an intimidation, that means there is a different agenda behind that…”

On the recordJuly 16, 2012
Well, anytime transparency and accountability is an intimidation, that means there is a different agenda behind that money. I say that I think the DISCLOSE Act is a well-crafted, smart bill that allows transparency and accountability in our election process. When accountability and transparency become a bad thing, we are in big trouble in this country. I thank the Senator for the question.
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Jon Tester
Democratic · Montana
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Jul 16, 2012

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