Obama Says Dallas Police Shooting ‘Despicable,’ Highlights Need For Gun Control
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President Barack Obama called the fatal shootings of several Dallas police officers “despicable,” and said that it highlighted the need for better gun control laws.
“There has been a vicious, despicable, and calculated attack on law enforcement,” he said. “Police were doing their jobs, keeping people safe during a protest.”
The president said the shooting highlights the need for a new debate on gun control laws.
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