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Mike Thompson: For too long, Congress has ignored the epidemic of gun violence that plagues this country.

On the recordFebruary 5, 2019
For too long, Congress has ignored the epidemic of gun violence that plagues this country.
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Mike Thompson
Democratic · California

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Thompson emphasizes Congress's neglect of gun violence issues.

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