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Jack Reed: I don't see that. In fact, I don't see that as the purpose of this legislation. This is not about preventing criminals…

On the recordJuly 28, 2005
I don't see that. In fact, I don't see that as the purpose of this legislation. This is not about preventing criminals from getting weapons. It is preventing victims of gun violence from getting their day in court.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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