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Chris Murphy: “I do. Listen, the voters did their part. They put in charge of Congress majorities that support universal background…”

On the recordApril 18, 2021
I do. Listen, the voters did their part. They put in charge of Congress majorities that support universal background checks. They put a president in the White House who wants to sign that bill. Now, it's up to us to deliver.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Senator Murphy expresses optimism about passing gun control legislation due to the support from voters and the current administration.

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