Political Quotes

On the recordJune 2, 2014
The Supreme Court has opened the floodgates to billionaires who are pouring vast amounts of unfettered and undisclosed dollars into political campaigns across the country.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy criticizes the Supreme Court's impact on campaign finance and political corruption.

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