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Bill Clinton: The 19 assault weapons banned by this proposal are deadly, dangerous weapons. They were designed for one purpose only…

On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
The 19 assault weapons banned by this proposal are deadly, dangerous weapons. They were designed for one purpose only, to kill people.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

Bill Clinton emphasizes the lethal nature of assault weapons and their intended purpose in the context of gun control legislation.

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