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On the recordJanuary 13, 2013
Gabby and I are both very strong supporters of the Second Amendment. I defended the Constitution. I defended the Second Amendment flying in combat over Iraq and Kuwait defending our country. Gabby owns a gun. I own a gun. This really isn't about the Second Amendment. I don't believe it is.
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Mark Kelly
Democratic · Arizona

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Mark Kelly emphasizes his support for the Second Amendment while arguing that the current discussion is about gun safety, not the amendment itself.

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