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Hank Johnson: “The failure of Congress to pass universal background check legislation has eroded our sense of safety on our streets, in…”

On the recordFebruary 5, 2019
The failure of Congress to pass universal background check legislation has eroded our sense of safety on our streets, in our schools, and even in our places of worship.
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Hank Johnson
Democratic · Georgia

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Johnson emphasizes the need for universal background checks to enhance public safety.

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