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Mike Lee: “One of the arguments that I have frequently heard for making this type of weapon illegal... is that weapons like these…”

On the recordJanuary 29, 2013
One of the arguments that I have frequently heard for making this type of weapon illegal... is that weapons like these are available on a widespread basis.
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Mike Lee
Republican · Utah

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Senator Lee discusses arguments for restricting weapon access based on their availability.

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