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Quotes by Rachel Leon

“We see stuff like this all the time [in Albany]. Its not illegal, but there ought to be a lot more restrictions on what you can do [with leftover campaign dollars].”

“Campaign funds should be used for campaigns. To be used for everyday and personal use, it turns it into a slush fund.”

“We dont want to accept this version of a 24/7 campaign that never ends.”

“We were so motivated, especially in that first relay. We wanted to get our team off on a positive note and thats what we did.”

“Team work, our girls are all about team work. Its amazing.”

“Teamwork, our girls are all about teamwork. Its amazing.”

“Lobbyists give because it gets them results.”

“In my experience, I would say its rare, if not unprecedented. I think it sends a strong message.”

“When we see voting machine vendors spending almost a million and a half dollars to lobby in our state over the past few years, we have to wonder whether this spending impacted the Legislatures decision to avoid selecting a voting machine themselves by punting the question down to the State Board [of Elections] and localities.”

“It is not surprising that they are giving. He is a statewide candidate and will have a lot to say about what happens at Indian Point, so it makes sense. ... This is business as usual for Entergy.”