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On the recordMay 24, 2022
How many more times, how many senseless, tragic deaths must occur until we abandon moments of silence and substitute lifesaving action?
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

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Hoyer calls for action instead of silence in response to gun violence.

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