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Troy Carter: “Weak gun laws are killing children. They're killing parents and grandparents. They are killing law enforcement officers.”

On the recordMay 15, 2023
Weak gun laws are killing children. They're killing parents and grandparents. They are killing law enforcement officers.
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Troy Carter
Democratic · Louisiana

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Carter emphasizes the dangers of weak gun laws and their impact on safety.

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