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Jared Polis: So, yes, it should be looked at federally. But that doesn't mean to the exclusion of mental health issues, of looking at…

On the recordNovember 26, 2022
So, yes, it should be looked at federally. But that doesn't mean to the exclusion of mental health issues, of looking at the rhetoric that's used in the political realm and how that can instigate these acts of violence – all of these are very valid issues that we really need to look at or self-examine as a society to try to remedy.
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Jared Polis
Democratic · Colorado

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Governor Polis emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to gun violence, including federal regulations and addressing mental health and political rhetoric.

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