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Kirsten Gillibrand: “Congress has already fully banned [semi-automatic assault…”

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 08:32

We have to address the fact that it is so easy for people to buy a gun, people who should never have that privilege. Let's vote to ban semi automatic assault rifles. Congress has already fully banned [semi-automatic assault rifles]. them. Congress has already recognized that some weapons have no place in the civilian world. (08:32–08:35)

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Asserts that Congress has previously enacted a full ban on semi-automatic assault rifles.

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