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“There's a deeper conversation to be had on guns, and just because I happen to know where I fall into that conversation doesn't mean that I don't want to have that conversation.”

Quote by Moshe Kasher

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Moshe Kasher is an American stand-up comedian, screenwriter, and author. Known for his unique sense of humor and insightful commentary on social issues, Kasher was born on July 6, 1979, and grew up in Los Angeles, where he began his comedy career. more

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