As even the Supreme Court pointed out in Citizens United, it is disclosure of donors' identities that allows citizens to hold corporations and elected officials accountable for their positions and supporters.
Patrick Leahy: “As even the Supreme Court pointed out in Citizens United, it is disclosure of donors' identities that allows citizens to…”
On the recordApril 8, 2013
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Leahy emphasizes the importance of donor disclosure for accountability in politics.
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