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On the recordAugust 22, 2004
That means that ad, every other ad. Absolutely. I don't think we ought to have 527s. I can't be more plain about it, and I wish, I hope my opponent joins me in saying condemning these activities of the 527s. It's the, I think they're bad for the system.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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President Bush discusses his opposition to attack ads funded by 527 organizations during a press conference.

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