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John Conyers: We have long struggled as mothers and grandmothers in seeing so many children being killed at the touch of a gun, a gun…

On the recordApril 11, 2000
We have long struggled as mothers and grandmothers in seeing so many children being killed at the touch of a gun, a gun that a trigger lock can be placed on and perhaps prevent the killings of over 13 children per day. Yes, I have introduced a bill in the 105th Congress and the 106th Congress talking about child safety locks. I looked at that as just common sense legislation, nothing too onerous but simply trying to make sure that our children are safe.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Discussing the importance of child safety locks in gun legislation.

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