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On the recordApril 18, 2021
I'm at the point, you know, Anderson where I don't want to let the perfect be the enemy of the good. I'm sick of this being used as a political cudgel the issue of guns by Republicans and Democrats, I'd rather make some progress.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

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Senator Murphy emphasizes the need for progress on gun control rather than waiting for perfect solutions.

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