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On the recordFebruary 26, 2013
the fact that we have endured so many tragedies--Newtown being the most recent--is an indication that your early inclination toward restricting and regulating the use of these weapons was certainly necessary to keep America safe.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin supports regulating weapons due to past tragedies.

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