Gambling alone leads too easily to addiction. It leads to a situation where fathers lose their homes, mothers their families, students access to college and, in far too many instances, violence to the person and to their friends. This is a family issue. It is a national issue. We must act. I urge its adoption.
Addressing the negative impacts of gambling during a floor speech.
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