Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 20, 2012
This country is moving over the last seven days towards sensible gun legislation that takes assault weapons off the streets.
Said by
Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Murphy expresses optimism about the shift towards gun control legislation following the Newtown shooting.

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