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On the recordDecember 14, 2022
Unfortunately, decades of underfunding and legislative roadblocks have made it impossible for the critical Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms to fulfill its duties.
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Joaquin Castro
Democratic · Texas

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Castro discusses the challenges faced by the ATF in regulating firearms.

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