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Pete Sessions: I think it is appropriate to ask how much tobacco gives. I think it is appropriate to ask how much trial lawyers give.…

On the recordJune 11, 1998
I think it is appropriate to ask how much tobacco gives. I think it is appropriate to ask how much trial lawyers give. And my best judgment is, the trial lawyers are giving more to this body than tobacco companies.
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Pete Sessions
Republican · Texas

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Discussing campaign contributions from tobacco companies and trial lawyers.

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