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Susan Collins: “How do we protect the constitutional right of Americans to bear arms, while preventing terrorists from using guns?”

On the recordMay 4, 2010
How do we protect the constitutional right of Americans to bear arms, while preventing terrorists from using guns?
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Raises the challenge of balancing gun rights with national security.

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