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On the recordMay 23, 2022
The American people have actually made up their minds on this issue. Ninety percent of the American people -- that means Republicans and Democrats alike -- overwhelmingly support things like universal background checks.
Said by
Joaquin Castro
Democratic · Texas
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Castro emphasizes the public's support for gun control measures and criticizes Republican senators for not listening.

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