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Russ Feingold: I would also hope that the Senator from Pennsylvania would join the Senator from Wisconsin and me where the next…

On the recordJune 8, 2000
I would also hope that the Senator from Pennsylvania would join the Senator from Wisconsin and me where the next amendment would be one that included all organizations. The fact is, this is most egregious, because there is no reporting whatsoever in this newfound cornucopia, which would allow the Mafia, drug money, Chinese money, any other kind of money, to come into American political campaigns undisclosed. If that is what the Senator from Pennsylvania believes is honesty, then I plead guilty.
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Russ Feingold
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Discussing campaign finance and the need for transparency in political contributions.

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