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On the recordJune 8, 2022
All I am saying is, all of our children who have died through gun violence had a right to live, and they had a right to life. So I urge all of my colleagues to vote ``yes'' and to take action so that we can save countless lives. Let's protect our kids. I thank the chairman again for yielding.
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Barbara Lee
Democratic · California

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