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Trent Lott: Well, let me understand something. Does that mean that the FBI or the Department of Justice would be able to collect and…

On the recordOctober 21, 1998
Well, let me understand something. Does that mean that the FBI or the Department of Justice would be able to collect and maintain all personally identifying information on transactions relating to approved firearms transfers for one and one half years, or for any period of time?
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Trent Lott

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Questioning the duration of data retention by the FBI regarding firearms transactions.

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