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Bill Clinton: “This week, instead of listening to the American people and strengthening our gun laws, the House of Representatives…”

On the recordJune 17, 1999
This week, instead of listening to the American people and strengthening our gun laws, the House of Representatives listened to the gun lobby and did nothing at all.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

Editor's note · Context

Statement on House Action on Gun Control Legislation

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