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Al Franken: “As President Obama said, thoughts and prayers aren't enough and people have to continue to make their voices heard.”

On the recordNovember 5, 2017
As President Obama said, thoughts and prayers aren't enough and people have to continue to make their voices heard.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Franken emphasizes the need for action beyond thoughts and prayers in response to gun violence.

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