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Kirsten Gillibrand: “It is a lie to say that we have to choose between protecting…”

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 05:58

We come together, we say never again and we do whatever it takes to protect our country. We have to have the very same sense of urgency. Now, plain and simple, It is a lie to say that we have to choose between protecting law abiding gun owners rights and protecting our children from being murdered by assault rifles. It is a false choice to say that we cannot end gun violence without violating people's constitutional rights. (05:58–06:12)

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Asserts that protecting gun rights and preventing gun violence are not mutually exclusive.

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