07/15/2014
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"The distinguished Senator from California, a dear friend of mine, indicated that the assault weapons ban was never stricken down as unconstitutional."
"We need to move back toward greater possibility for civil commitment for the dangerously, violently mentally ill."
"Senator Snowe has been a fiercely independent voice on the committee and in the Senate."
"For years he has led his party in some fierce budget battles here in the Senate."