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On the recordMarch 11, 2015
In 2007, the Bush administration's Justice Department drafted legislation to close what is a gap and prevent a known or suspected terrorist from buying a gun or explosive in this country.
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Dianne Feinstein
Democratic · California

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Feinstein discusses past efforts to legislate against gun purchases by suspected terrorists.

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