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Bill Clinton: Today, the American people hope and believe that common sense and the common good should prevail.

On the recordMay 4, 1994
Today, the American people hope and believe that common sense and the common good should prevail.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks on Legislation To Ban Assault Weapons and an Exchange With Reporters

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