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“Assault weapons pose a grave threat to all Americans, but most especially to law enforcement officers on our city streets.”

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Dianne Feinstein

Dianne Feinstein is an American politician who has served as the senior United States Senator from California since 1992. She is one of the longest-serving female senators in U.S. history and has been a prominent figure in the Democratic Party, holding various leadership roles in the Senate. more

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