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On the recordJanuary 19, 2016
We do need to change our Nation's culture of violence. We do need to stop guns from getting into the wrong hands, the criminals, those with mental illness, without infringing on the right of law-abiding citizens to purchase firearms.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Advocating for changes to prevent gun violence while respecting citizens' rights.

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