Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 26, 2022
The idea we still allow semi automatic weapons to be purchased is sick. Sick. It has no, no social redeeming value. None. Not a single solitary rationale for it.
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Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

President Biden criticizes the allowance of semi-automatic weapons in the U.S.

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