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On the recordFebruary 5, 2019
Now, the universal criminal background check is backed by more than 95 percent of the American people.
Said by
David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Cicilline emphasizes broad public support for universal background checks.

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