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On the recordMay 15, 2023
It is heartbreaking and irresponsible that the majority of Republicans refuse to take action on an assault weapons ban.
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Teresa Leger Fernandez
Democratic · New Mexico

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Criticism of Republicans for not supporting an assault weapons ban after school shootings.

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