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Steven Holt: Just following on what the gentlewoman just said, no one in America is immune. We have a society where guns are…

On the recordMay 11, 2000
Just following on what the gentlewoman just said, no one in America is immune. We have a society where guns are prevalent, are available, are unlocked, and dangerous. What I hear from so many people is not that Columbine High School is a school where our children might go. In fact, Columbine High School is a school where our children would like to go. It seems to have all of the advantages: An excellent curriculum, excellent facilities. Yet, that kind of tragedy could happen there. Yes, it could happen anywhere.
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Addressing gun violence and its impact on schools during a floor speech.

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