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On the recordJanuary 7, 2014
In my view, the right to self-defense does not mean a whole lot if you cannot access your firearm in a real big hurry.
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Chuck Grassley
Republican · Iowa

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Grassley emphasizes the importance of quick access to firearms for self-defense.

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