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On the recordJuly 12, 2023
I don't see the same urgency to have that conversation from my colleagues on the other side of the aisle.
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Veronica Escobar
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Escobar criticizes her colleagues for not addressing gun violence by citizens.

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