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Arne Duncan: “I think as a society, we value our right to bear arms more than we value our children.”

On the recordMay 30, 2007
I think as a society, we value our right to bear arms more than we value our children.
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Arne Duncan

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Arne Duncan expresses concern over societal values prioritizing gun rights over child safety.

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