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On the recordFebruary 26, 2014
Despite overwhelming public support, we have really been unable to act on something as noncontroversial as background checks.
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Bill Lee
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Lee highlights Congress's inaction on gun violence despite public support for background checks.

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