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Adam Gray: “If the sheriff tells me that this is a bill that's going to…”

Featuring: Adam Gray, Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 13

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13th Congressional District Candidates Debate

Published | Video Starts at 1:08:53

But what I always look to is the folks that are entrusted to keep us safe, our sheriffs, our law enforcement. And If the sheriff tells me that this is a bill that's going to make our community safer, then I take a good look at supporting that bill. If it's political rhetoric and political posturing, which you see a lot of in these areas, then I don't. You know, we need to be focused on things that are going to keep our community safe. (1:08:53–1:09:01)

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Asserts that he considers the opinions of law enforcement when deciding whether to support gun reform bills.

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