A broadcast station WZZZ is fulfilling its obligations under Section 315 of the Communications Act when a candidate for public office falsely calls Kirk Kounter, treasurer of Liberty Bank, an embezzler. Kounter sues the candidate and the station for libel. WZZZ's strongest defense would be

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Section 315 of the Communications Act requires broadcast stations to provide equal opportunities to all legally qualified candidates for public office but does not hold stations liable for defamatory statements made by candidates during their allotted broadcast time.

A Broadcast Station WZZZ Is Fulfilling Its Obligations Under Section