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Tim Walz: “Minnesota is one of very few states that does this.”

Featuring: Tim Walz, Democratic | Governor of Minnesota

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Gov. Tim Walz hosts debate on gun violence

Published | Video Starts at 41:49

It's what they come to visit and they were in the governor's reception room. Just think about this. I have asked for and have been told no. That there is nothing. And Minnesota is one of very few states that does this. Those children could have come to there and had someone wanted to stand outside there with assault weapons or have firearms in that building in my reception room where those children were, they can legally do that. (41:49–41:52)

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Asserts Minnesota's unique stance on allowing firearms in certain public buildings.

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