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On the recordAugust 5, 2010
I continue by saying that after reviewing Ms. Kagan's record of testimony at the confirmation hearing, Gun Owners of America concluded: . . . the available evidence portrays her as a forceful advocate of restrictive gun laws and as a person driven by political considerations rather than the rule of law. The NRA went on to write: . . . Ms. Kagan's record on the Second Amendment gives us no confidence that if confirmed to the Court, she will faithfully defend the fundamental, individual right to keep and bear arms of law-abiding Americans. For these reasons, the National Rifle Association has no choice but to oppose the confirmation of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court. Given the importance of this issue, this vote will be considered in the NRA's future candidate evaluations.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota
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govinfo.gov
Aug 5, 2010

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Senator Thune discusses opposition to Elena Kagan's Supreme Court nomination based on her views on gun rights.

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