I'd like to think that this tragedy changes the course of our national conversation, but I think it's going to take more than just lawmakers doing it. The truth is that when you look at social media, there's a disincentive because, you know, The more radical thing you say is the thing that gets the most traction on social media and gets you the most click. So I think, you know, it's going to take more than just lawmakers, although of course we will encourage lawmakers to be much more disciplined. (08:03–08:12)
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