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Mazie K. Hirono: “I think that does it for this hearing. And I have to say, trial lawyers may have influence but apparently not as much…”

On the recordApril 19, 2023
I think that does it for this hearing. And I have to say, trial lawyers may have influence but apparently not as much influence as the NRA around here.
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Mazie K. Hirono
Hawaii

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Hirono comments on the influence of trial lawyers compared to the NRA.

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