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Neil Gorsuch: This case had nothing to do with direct contributions and spending coordinated with specific campaigns and candidates.

On the recordMarch 19, 2017
This case had nothing to do with direct contributions and spending coordinated with specific campaigns and candidates.
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Neil Gorsuch

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Gorsuch clarifies that Citizens United is about independent speech, not direct campaign contributions.

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