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Jack Reed: I believe--and that is why I joined many of my colleagues voting against adjournment--that we should be here working…

On the recordApril 13, 2000
I believe--and that is why I joined many of my colleagues voting against adjournment--that we should be here working rather than off about the country on April 20 saying, I am sure, thoughtful and pious comments about our outrage at what happened at Columbine High School and the need to do something.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the need to address gun safety measures in light of the Columbine tragedy.

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