Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 5, 2019
After six years, from Sandy Hook to Pulse to Charleston and all the cities we have come to learn, we saw moments of silence followed by moments of inaction.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

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Swalwell reflects on the lack of action on gun violence after multiple tragedies.

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