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Associated Press - November 5, 2009 8:24 PM ET
CHICAGO (AP) - Republican Bill Brady says letting Illinois residents carry concealed weapons could protect them from the kind of violence that struck Fort Hood on Thursday.
Brady's comment came at a debate among the seven GOP candidates for governor.
Each candidate was asked why he was qualified to oversee the Illinois National Guard and public safety. Most promise to modernize the Guard and hire professionals with experience in military and security work.
Brady says another way to improve safety is to let people carry concealed guns. He says that would help in the case of a shooting like the one last year at Northern Illinois University or Thursday in Texas.
Adam Andrzejewski (and-jee-EFF'-skee) says another security measure would be keeping closer watch on immigrants to make sure they aren't in the state illegally.
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