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Darrell Issa: Well, we are and there are similarities. These were known straw buyers that were not intercepted or stopped and…

On the recordMarch 14, 2012
Well, we are and there are similarities. These were known straw buyers that were not intercepted or stopped and ultimately gun walking, everyone has a different definition. But when you let weapons go from the control of a federally licensed gun dealer to a straw purchaser to an intermediary and ultimately to the scene of a crime.
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Darrell Issa
Republican · California

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Darrell Issa expresses concern about similarities between the 'Fast and Furious' operation and the situation in Texas regarding gun purchases.

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