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On the recordMay 4, 2010
Of course, it is true that even if the terror gap in our background check system were to be fixed, terror suspects and other dangerous people would still be able to go to gun shows to buy guns without any background check at all.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut

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Lieberman points out the ongoing risks even if the terror gap is addressed.

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