Political Quotes

On the recordMay 4, 2010
Let me emphasize that none of us wants a terrorist to be able to purchase a gun.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Collins stresses the importance of preventing terrorists from obtaining firearms.

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