I think that everybody in this room agrees this is a terrible tragedy that happened and we can't let it linger along.
Diana DeGette: “I think that everybody in this room agrees this is a terrible tragedy that happened and we can't let it linger along.”
On the recordMay 22, 2018
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DeGette emphasizes the urgency of addressing a tragedy and ensuring action is taken.
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