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Lamar Alexander: “As long as we have a First Amendment that permits Steve Forbes, a fine American, John Kerry, a fine American, and others…”

On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
As long as we have a First Amendment that permits Steve Forbes, a fine American, John Kerry, a fine American, and others to spend their own money, that all we are doing with limits is turning Washington into a city of panderers for $1,000 and $2,000 contributions.
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Lamar Alexander
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Alexander argues that campaign contribution limits lead to pandering rather than genuine fundraising.

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