03/19/1997
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"A major problem facing the Nation today is the ease with which criminals, the mentally deranged, and even children can acquire firearms."
"It's time we put aside the divisions of party and philosophy and put our best efforts to work on a crime plan that will help all the American people and go beyond the cynicism of mere speeches to clea..."
"Federal firearms licenses represent the first line of defense in our efforts to keep guns out of the hands of criminals."
"The enhanced access to the U.S. market provided by the ATPA will encourage the production of and trade in legitimate products."