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Rob Andrews: I thank my friend for yielding. I would say to my friend from Oklahoma, through the Chair, that he makes a very…

On the recordJuly 14, 2011
I thank my friend for yielding. I would say to my friend from Oklahoma, through the Chair, that he makes a very compelling case. I agree with him. I think that the secret groups that are funding massive--usually negative--ad campaigns against people running for office should be held to exactly the same standard labor unions are held under present law. If a labor union uses dues money or PAC money or any money to advocate for or against a candidate or a cause, they must disclose it to the public and to their members. That is precisely the principle that Ms. Eshoo is standing for, and I am proud to stand with her. If you really believe in something that you say, then you shouldn't be ashamed to let everyone know that you said it. If you really believe that what you're advocating is right for the country, then you will let everyone know that you said it. It's a simple principle of disclosure. It is something that I think is long overdue. Let's not have anybody hide in the shadows of the American political process. The Acting CHAIR. The time of the gentlewoman has expired.
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Rob Andrews
Democratic · New Jersey
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Jul 14, 2011

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