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Orrin Hatch: The identity of the speaker is not decisive in determining whether speech is protected.

On the recordJune 30, 2010
The identity of the speaker is not decisive in determining whether speech is protected.
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Senator Hatch cites a Supreme Court ruling affirming political speech rights for corporations.

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