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On the recordFebruary 26, 2013
It is not time for feel-good legislation so you can say you did something, but it is time for a true discussion on the culture of violence and how to prevent more violent crime.
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Dianne Feinstein
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Feinstein emphasizes the need for serious discussion on violence rather than superficial legislation.

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