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On the recordMay 7, 2019
Combating our Nation's gun violence public health crisis has been had a major focus of my time here in Congress.
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Robin Kelly
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Kelly emphasizes the importance of addressing gun violence, particularly among veterans.

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