March 15, 2013. So if Reagan were alive what would he say? “We recognize that assault-weapon legislation will not stop all assault-weapon crime, statistics prove that we can dry up the supply of these guns, making them less accessible to criminals.” And that’s not all he said
“This is a matter of vital importance to the public safety … While we recognize that assault-weapon legislation will not stop all assault-weapon crime, statistics prove that we can dry up the supply of these guns, making them less accessible to criminals.” —Ronald Reagan
“Well, I think there has to be some [gun] control.” —Ronald Reagan
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