On the recordJune 30, 1999
I have seen that, and I have seen the results in some places where those who should not get guns have gotten them because there has not been enough time to make the checks.
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govinfo.govPatrick Leahy: “I have seen that, and I have seen the results in some places where those who should not get guns have gotten them…”
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Discussing the importance of background checks for gun purchases.
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