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On the recordFebruary 5, 2013
I think if we nationalize background checks, if we made it a requirement in all states, we could do a lot in terms of public safety.
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Kamala Harris
Democratic · California

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Harris advocates for national background checks as a critical tool for enhancing public safety.

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