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Adam Kinzinger is a U.S. congressman from Illinois’ 16th district and a former member of the Air Force.

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Adam Kinzinger
stated on August 9, 2019 in a TV interview:

"97% of murders occur with handguns."

By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller • August 15, 2019
Adam Kinzinger
stated on February 15, 2015 in an appearance on ABC's 'This Week':

The current debate over authorizing military action against the Islamic State "would be the first time Congress would place limits on the commander-in-chief's ability to be commander-in-chief."

By Steve Contorno • February 19, 2015
Adam Kinzinger
stated on October 26, 2014 in comments on ABC's "This Week":

Says Rand Paul "has put out budgets to cut the military in half."

By Steve Contorno • October 26, 2014
Adam Kinzinger
stated on September 21, 2010 in a campaign commercial:

"Since Debbie Halvorson has been in politics, Illinois has lost hundreds of thousands of jobs."

By Louis Jacobson • October 7, 2010

Facebook posts
stated on August 15, 2022 in a Facebook post:

Rep. Adam Kinzinger “admits Trump won” the 2020 presidential election.

By Ciara O'Rourke • August 17, 2022

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