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Patrick Leahy: “On December 14, America's heart was broken when 20 young children and 6 dedicated educators were murdered.”

On the recordDecember 13, 2013
On December 14, America's heart was broken when 20 young children and 6 dedicated educators were murdered.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy reflects on the tragic Sandy Hook shooting to highlight the need for action.

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