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On the recordJanuary 19, 2016
The centerpiece of the president's order--expanding background checks to close what some call the gun show loophole--is not only an unwarranted assault on the Second Amendment, but it will also be ineffective in making a significant contribution toward reducing overall gun crimes.
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Mark Kirk
Republican · Illinois

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Critique of President Obama's gun control measures as ineffective and unconstitutional.

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