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John Dingell

This is one of the major problems we have. By the way, it was endorsed by leadership on both sides of the aisle and both ends of the Capitol, by the NRA and also by the gun control groups.

John Dingell

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John Dingell is pointing out that a significant issue exists despite broad agreement and support from various political leaders and opposing interest groups like the NRA and gun control advocates. This suggests that even widespread endorsement does not always solve the underlying problem.

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