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USA Today: Michael Cohen’s hush money plea marks rare 'win' in campaign system

“We haven’t had effective enforcement at the Federal Election Commission in 10 years,” said Paul Ryan, a top attorney with the Washington-based Common Cause.

Just Security Op-Ed: The Campaign Finance Case Against Donald Trump is a Strong One: Just Ask John Edwards’ Prosecutors

"Trump may not be held accountable for his actions in a court of law, but that doesn’t mean he didn’t break laws getting elected in 2016. That’s a matter for the court of public opinion. And the case against Trump is strong." - Paul Seamus Ryan in a Just Security Op-Ed

USA Today: Trump's claims about Cohen's campaign-finance admissions make no sense, experts say

"These statements do the opposite of what he intends," said Paul Ryan, a top lawyer for Common Cause. "They don't prove his innocence. They, in fact, underscore his guilt."

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