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Madeleine Dean: Unfortunately, President George W. Bush was not able to persuade enough of his Republican colleagues, and the ban…

On the recordSeptember 24, 2019
Unfortunately, President George W. Bush was not able to persuade enough of his Republican colleagues, and the ban expired through inaction.
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Madeleine Dean
Democratic · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Dean reflects on the failure to extend the assault weapons ban despite Bush's support.

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