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On the recordJune 30, 2010
It wasn't about banning books or about restricting who can speak, it was about Congress making its best judgment on limits on how much can be spent.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Schumer clarifies the intent behind the McCain/Feingold law regarding campaign finance limits.

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