Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 25, 2011
I could not believe that someone in ATF would so callously let firearms wind up in the hands of criminals.
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Joe Walsh
Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Expressing disbelief over ATF's handling of firearms in Mexico.

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