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Carolyn McCarthy: “It’s like a cancer in our society. And if we keep doing nothing to stop it, it’s only going to spread.”

On the recordJune 26, 2025
It’s like a cancer in our society. And if we keep doing nothing to stop it, it’s only going to spread.
Said by
Carolyn McCarthy
New York
Source
nbcnews.com
Jun 26, 2025

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McCarthy described gun violence as a pervasive issue that requires action.

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