Derek Merrin: “We want a legislative process where $400,000 checks aren't…”

“You know, I think we're all shocked by what we're reading in the paper. And we need ethnic and we need a legislative process that is member driven and not lobbyist driven. Okay. We want a legislative process where $400,000 checks aren't put across the table to influence politicians. Okay. The Ohio Republican Caucus, we work hard with everyone, but we're not controlled by lobbyists. Okay. The lobbyists are the ones fighting against us. It's the lobbyists.” (11:13–11:23)

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