“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”
“At a time when every seat matters, protecting our Republican majority is more important than any individual's political future.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“But you would expect our housing stock to keep up with that growth, or at least stay flat.”
“If we hope to change Israel’s behavior, we must use our leverage.”

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On the recordJune 22, 1999
We cannot shy away from our responsibility. We must rise to the occasion and pass meaningful gun safety legislation that will help end the cycle of violence.
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Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois
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Editor's note · Context

Call to action for Congress to pass gun safety legislation.

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