In the early part of this century, Congress had the good sense to outlaw, in Federal elections, corporate money. Of course, the Supreme Court changed that a few years ago. I ask the Senator, wouldn't we be well served if we eliminated, among other things, corporate money in campaigns on the Federal level in any form or fashion?
Harry Reid: “In the early part of this century, Congress had the good sense to outlaw, in Federal elections, corporate money. Of…”
On the recordSeptember 28, 2000
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Discussing the influence of corporate money in federal elections.
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