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Peter DeFazio: “We shouldn't have to have tragedies to change the rules, if the rules need to be changed.”

On the recordMay 14, 2019
We shouldn't have to have tragedies to change the rules, if the rules need to be changed.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

DeFazio emphasizes the need for proactive rule changes rather than reactive measures after tragedies.

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