It was not clear how Gingrich would make the payment, or whether he could use campaign contributions to do so.

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Charitable organizations are not allowed to make political contributions, so this would have been a circumvention of the 501(c)(3) regulations.

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It is an honor to be here with so many leaders and thinkers who've come together for one reason: to celebrate Latino culture, and honor the contributions that so many Latinos have made -- and continue to make -- to our nation.

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