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Chris Murphy: “Mr. President, it's going to have to be you that brings the Republicans to the table on this because right now, the gun…”

On the recordAugust 7, 2019
Mr. President, it's going to have to be you that brings the Republicans to the table on this because right now, the gun lobby would stop it in its tracks.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

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Senator Chris Murphy emphasizes the need for President Trump to lead Republicans in addressing gun legislation.

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