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David Cicilline: “Universal background checks, closing the Charleston loophole, the assault weapons ban, red-flag laws, ban the sale of…”

On the recordMay 19, 2021
Universal background checks, closing the Charleston loophole, the assault weapons ban, red-flag laws, ban the sale of ghost guns, make sure that people who buy ammunition go through a background check. These things will save lives.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Cicilline emphasizes the need for comprehensive gun control measures to save lives.

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