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Joe Manchin: I would say that more than 90 percent of the background checks in America that are done are less than 3 minutes, and…

On the recordApril 15, 2013
I would say that more than 90 percent of the background checks in America that are done are less than 3 minutes, and probably even no more than a minute and a half. So in that range. That tells you about how quick it can be done.
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia
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Apr 15, 2013

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