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Adam Kinzinger: “Desperation can be a dangerous trigger, and to the extent we can work on helping and healing those who are struggling...”

On the recordOctober 2, 2019
Desperation can be a dangerous trigger, and to the extent we can work on helping and healing those who are struggling...
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Adam Kinzinger
Republican · Illinois

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Kinzinger emphasizes the need to address mental health to prevent gun violence.

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