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On the recordApril 16, 2013
If we don't move forward now in a thoughtful way to protect our children, then we, as adults, as parents, as leaders, have broken a trust with children to nurture them and keep them safe from harm.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin warns of the consequences of inaction on child safety.

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