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T. Gorton: “That is the party to which the challenger belongs and which can certainly make the determination, which was so…”

On the recordJune 24, 1996
That is the party to which the challenger belongs and which can certainly make the determination, which was so eloquently outlined by the Senator from Wisconsin, as to whether or not that challenger is a serious one and has a real opportunity for victory. So if we have no limits on the amount of money----
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T. Gorton
Republican · Washington

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Discussing campaign finance and the implications of unlimited money in elections.

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