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“You have a mayor who hates guns. If it was up to me, we wouldn’t have any handguns in the District of Columbia. I swear to protect the Constitution and what the courts say, but I will do it in the most restrictive way as possible.”

Quote by Muriel Bowser

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Muriel Bowser has been the Mayor of the District of Columbia since January 2015, making her the first African American woman to hold the position. Born on August 2, 1972, she has focused on enhancing education, economic development, and public safety during her term in office. more

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