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James Norton: “The gentleman does point out that crime is falling, and still we are way beyond other countries. Of course, the…”

On the recordMay 11, 2000
The gentleman does point out that crime is falling, and still we are way beyond other countries. Of course, the statistics the gentleman gave us from New Jersey very frankly could probably have been given from every State in the Union. No State I think would be excluded. As the gentleman says, it is because we now have pervasive gun violence. None of us is safe. Some thought they were safe if they did not live in big cities. The million moms, most of whom are going to be suburban moms, are leading the country to understand that these guns are everywhere.
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James Norton
Ohio

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Discussing gun violence and its impact on safety during a floor speech.

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