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Robert C. Byrd: “We in the Senate cannot close the window on the special interests in campaigns while we leave the back door open once we…”

On the recordAugust 1, 1990
We in the Senate cannot close the window on the special interests in campaigns while we leave the back door open once we are elected. To do so would be a hypocritical act.
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Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Source
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Aug 1, 1990

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Speaking on banning honoraria for Senators in connection with campaign finance reform.

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