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On the recordJuly 7, 2016
Well, Mr. Speaker, you know, I think it is clear that we will not allow the Republicans to continue to obstruct these commonsense, bipartisan bills to prevent terrorists from assembling arsenals to kill our fellow Americans and to prevent convicted felons from legally acquiring firearms. We are joined by a leader from New York, and I yield to the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Clarke) for the purpose of a unanimous consent request.
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Jared Polis
Democratic · Colorado

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