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On the recordJune 30, 2010
independent expenditures, including those made by corporations, do not give rise to corruption or the appearance of corruption.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Whitehouse references the Citizens United decision regarding corporate spending in elections.

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