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Chris Dodd: I was curious whether my colleague would share with us what problem this legislation seeks to solve. Normally, when you…

On the recordFebruary 25, 2004
I was curious whether my colleague would share with us what problem this legislation seeks to solve. Normally, when you bring a bill to the floor you try to solve the problem. I wonder if my colleague has any idea of the volumes of lawsuits that have been brought against gun manufacturers that the author of this legislation is trying to solve.
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Chris Dodd
Democratic · Connecticut

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Questioning the purpose of legislation related to gun manufacturers during a floor debate.

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