| Jan. 13, 2023
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Statement from President Joe Biden on New Justice Department Action to Keep Dangerous Firearms Out of Dangerous Hands
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Dec. 22, 2022
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Tweet - "As president, I took action to rein in ghost guns, traffickers, and dealers, and signed the first major gun safety law in three decades -- helping keep guns out of dangerous hands and investing to combat gun violence. Now, It's time we ban assault weapons."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Dec. 15, 2022
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Tweet - "The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is our most significant gun violence reduction legislation in nearly 30 years. It will help save lives by requiring people ages 18 to 21 to undergo enhanced background checks, narrowing the "boyfriend loophole," and more."
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Kamala Harris
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| Dec. 9, 2022
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Tweet - "We've made important progress passing the most significant gun safety law in three decades. But the work continues to ban assault weapons. We did it before, we can do it again."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Nov. 24, 2022
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Remarks by President Biden After Visiting With Local Firefighters
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Nov. 23, 2022
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Statement from President Biden on the Shooting in Chesapeake, VA
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Nov. 20, 2022
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Tweet - "Jill and I are praying for the families of the five people killed in Colorado Springs, and for those injured in this senseless attack. While no motive in this attack is yet clear, we know that gun violence has a particular impact on LGBTQI+ communities across our nation."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Nov. 20, 2022
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Statement by President Biden on the Deadly Shooting in Colorado Springs
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Nov. 20, 2022
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Tweet - "The epidemic of gun violence in America has struck again in Colorado Springs. Our hearts are with the families and loved ones of the five people killed and all those injured. The LGBTQI+ community should be able to enjoy a night out without fear, as should all Americans."
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Kamala Harris
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| Oct. 15, 2022
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Tweet - "Our hearts are with the families and loved ones of those killed in Raleigh, North Carolina. There have been far too many mass shootings in communities across our nation. Congress must pass an assault weapons ban."
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Kamala Harris
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| Oct. 14, 2022
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Statement from President Joe Biden on the Shooting in Raleigh, North Carolina
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Sept. 22, 2022
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Tweet - "We passed the most extensive gun legislation in 30 years and I'm not going to rest until we get assault weapons banned. Our kids should be learning how to read and write, not duck and cover."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Sept. 1, 2022
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Tweet - "I took on the NRA in 1994 and passed the assault weapons ban the last time. Mass shootings went down. But in 2004 when Congressional Republicans let the ban expire, mass shootings tripled. It's time to ban assault weapons in this country."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Aug. 30, 2022
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Tweet - "I am determined to ban assault weapons in this country. I did it once before, and we will do it again."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Aug. 28, 2022
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Tweet - "We just passed the first significant new gun safety legislation in nearly 30 years in this country. We took on the NRA--and beat them. But we are not stopping here. I am determined to ban assault weapons in this country. I did it once before, and we are going to do it again."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Aug. 3, 2022
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Statement from President Biden on the Third Anniversary of the El Paso Shooting
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| July 29, 2022
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Statement from President Biden on House Passage of Assault Weapons Ban
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| July 26, 2022
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Tweet - "Here's something else wrong with the ex-president's record on crime: he opposes action on assault weapons. These military-style weapons kill cops -- and they kill school kids. We need to stop selling them in America."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| July 25, 2022
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Tweet - "Leaders like Governor DeSantis, Senator Marco Rubio, and Senator Rick Scott are all opposed to banning assault weapons. And to me, it's simple. If you can't support banning weapons of war on America's streets, you're not on the side of police."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| July 20, 2022
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Tweet - "On the ten-year anniversary of the Aurora theater mass shooting, we must remember the 12 lives lost in this horrific tragedy. Congress must continue to fight for commonsense gun laws. These tragedies must stop."
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Kamala Harris
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| July 19, 2022
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Tweet - "The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act closes the "boyfriend loophole." If you're convicted of an assault against your partner, you can't buy or own a gun. Period."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| July 19, 2022
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Tweet - "Thirteen people died and more than 30 were injured in Fort Hood. 17 died and 17 were injured at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. In both places and countless others, red flag laws could have stopped the shooter. The Safer Communities Act provides funding for those laws."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| July 11, 2022
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Tweet - "The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act closes the "boyfriend loophole," so if you are convicted of assault against a dating partner, you cannot buy a gun. ​​If we keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers, we can save the lives of their partners and stop more mass shootings."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| July 11, 2022
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Remarks by Vice President Harris at an Event Commemorating the Passage of the Safer Communities Act
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Kamala Harris
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| July 11, 2022
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Remarks by President Biden at an Event Commemorating the Passage of the Safer Communities Act
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| July 11, 2022
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Tweet - "With the Safer Communities Act, we've moved the mountain of obstruction and indifference that has stood in the way of gun safety laws for decades. Now -- in the name of those we've lost in elementary schools, grocery stores, parades -- it's time to galvanize that movement."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| July 9, 2022
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Tweet - "We cannot allow our nation to live in fear of gun violence anymore. The Senate must pass commonsense gun laws and protect the people of this country. The time for change is now."
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Kamala Harris
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| July 9, 2022
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Tweet - "On Monday I'm hosting a celebration of the passage of the Safer Communities Act. I'm working on my remarks this afternoon. I want to hear from you. Text me at (302) 404-0880 and share how gun violence has impacted your community. If it's okay with you, I may share your story."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| July 5, 2022
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Remarks by Vice President Harris at the National Education Association 2022 Annual Meeting and Representative Assembly
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Kamala Harris
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| July 5, 2022
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Remarks by Vice President Harris on the Highland Park Shooting
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Kamala Harris
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| July 4, 2022
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Tweet - "Doug and I are praying for the dozens of people who have been hospitalized and those who were lost today in Highland Park, Illinois. This shooting is an unmistakable reminder that more should be done to address gun violence in our country."
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Kamala Harris
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| July 4, 2022
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Tweet - "Jill and I are shocked by the senseless gun violence that has yet again brought grief to an American community this Independence Day. As always, we are grateful for the first responders and law enforcement on the scene. I will not give up fighting the epidemic of gun violence."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| July 4, 2022
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Statement from President Biden on the Shooting in Highland Park, Illinois
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| June 25, 2022
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Remarks by President Biden at Signing of S.2938, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| June 25, 2022
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Tweet - "I just signed into law the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. While this bill doesn't do everything I want it to, it does include actions that I've long called for that will save lives. Today, we acted for the families that have lost their souls to an epidemic of gun violence."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| June 25, 2022
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Tweet - "This morning, I signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act into law--the most significant gun safety law in the last 30 years. The bill: --Includes red-flag laws --Closes the "boyfriend loophole" --Requires young people ages 18 to 21 to undergo enhanced background checks And more."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| June 24, 2022
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Tweet - "The Senate passed an important and necessary gun safety bill last night. Now, it's up to the House to pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. Let's save lives and get this done."
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Kamala Harris
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| June 23, 2022
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Statement by President Biden on Bipartisan Vote to Advance Gun Safety Legislation
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| June 23, 2022
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Statement by President Biden on the Senate Passage of Bipartisan Gun Legislation
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| June 23, 2022
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Statement by President Joe Biden on Supreme Court Ruling on Guns
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| June 23, 2022
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Tweet - "Tonight, bipartisan members of Congress passed legislation to address the scourge of gun violence across America. Our kids and our nation will be safer because of this legislation. The House of Representatives should promptly vote and send it to my desk."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| June 17, 2022
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Tweet - "Seven years ago today, a white supremacist murdered nine people at a church in a mass shooting in Charleston, South Carolina. The epidemic of hate in this country is a long-standing issue that must be dealt with. To start, Congress must pass commonsense gun reform."
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Kamala Harris
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| June 17, 2022
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Statement by President Joe Biden on Passage of Delaware Assault Weapons Ban and Other Gun Safety Legislation
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| June 12, 2022
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Tweet - "I want to thank Senator Chris Murphy and the bipartisan group for their gun safety proposal. It does not do everything that I think is needed, but it reflects important steps in the right direction. With bipartisan support, there are no excuses for delay. Let's get this done."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| June 12, 2022
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Tweet - "This gun safety proposal is an important step toward saving lives. While it does not reflect everything we need to do, I applaud Senator Chris Murphy and the bipartisan group of leaders who came together to put this forward. Enough is enough."
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Kamala Harris
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| June 12, 2022
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Tweet - "It's been six years since the shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, and there has been no justice for the families, friends, and LGBTQ+ community that was impacted by the horrific tragedy. It is long past time for Congress to pass commonsense gun safety laws."
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Kamala Harris
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| June 11, 2022
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Tweet - "Lives are lost to gun violence on streets across America every day. It's past time to do something. Ban assault weapons. Expand background checks. Repeal the liability that protects gun manufacturers. Let's get this done."
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Kamala Harris
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| June 11, 2022
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Tweet - "Congress needs to: - Ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines - Strengthen background checks - Enact safe storage laws and red flag laws - Repeal gun manufacturers' immunity from liability We can't fail the American people again."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| June 11, 2022
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Tweet - "Our young leaders have demanded change on gun violence for too long. @POTUS and I continue to stand with @AMarch4OurLives in the call to Congress to stand up to the gun lobby and pass commonsense gun safety laws."
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Kamala Harris
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| June 11, 2022
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Tweet - "Today, young people around the country once again march with @AMarch4OurLives to call on Congress to pass commonsense gun safety legislation supported by the majority of Americans and gun owners. I join them by repeating my call to Congress: do something."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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