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I sent an e-mail to Anheuser-Busch expressing my feelings about their supporting Bustamante. The following is their reply:

Thank you for your recent contact regarding Anheuser-Busch’s approach to political giving. It’s always a pleasure to hear from the public, even when it’s in the form of voicing an opposing viewpoint.

Anheuser-Busch has a long tradition of active and responsible corporate citizenship. Like many corporations, we participate in the political process in many ways, including through making contributions. In doing so, we consistently strive to provide balanced support to candidates from both sides of the aisle who best represent the views of our company, our employees, our consumers and our shareholders.

We believe that consistently supporting a spectrum of political organizations over time is key to ensuring that all sides have a chance to be heard in debates on matters of importance.

Thanks again for contacting us.

Sincerely,

Anheuser-Busch

1-800-342-5283