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Joe Manchin: The mere assertion that some people 'freak out' about gun rights isn't enough of a reason to alter the Constitution.

On the recordNovember 16, 2011
The mere assertion that some people 'freak out' about gun rights isn't enough of a reason to alter the Constitution.
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia

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Manchin argues against altering the Constitution based on public sentiment about gun rights.

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