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Bennie Thompson: “I think the point I am trying to make is, all the guns I own are legal.”

On the recordMay 10, 2011
I think the point I am trying to make is, all the guns I own are legal.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Thompson emphasizes the legality of his gun ownership in contrast to Mexico's laws.

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