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Bernie Sanders: “The obstacle there is, in fact, the organization that Mr. North represents, the NRA.”

On the recordMay 21, 2018
The obstacle there is, in fact, the organization that Mr. North represents, the NRA.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Senator Sanders points out that the NRA is a major barrier to implementing gun safety measures supported by the public.

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