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Kirsten Gillibrand: “97% of the American people [agree with universal background…”

Featuring: Kirsten Gillibrand, Democratic | U.S. Senate New York

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Congressional Plea for Gun Violence Legislation Following Parkland Shooting

Published | Video Starts at 11:37

It simply doesn't make sense that every person who buys a firearm doesn't go through a basic background check system. And do you know who agrees with that? 97% of the American people [agree with universal background checks]. I can't think of any other issue where there is such near universal agreement across, across our entire population. (11:37–11:40)

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Asserts that 97% of Americans support universal background checks for firearm purchases.

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