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On the recordMarch 15, 1994
I rise to report on the terrible toll taken by gun violence in New York City. I regret to inform the Senate that 30 persons were killed by gunshot this past week in New York City, bringing the total this year to 219.
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Daniel Moynihan
New York

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Reporting on gun violence statistics in New York City.

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