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Dick Durbin: “I am happy to welcome my colleague, a little tired I am sure from yesterday, Senator Susan Collins of Maine, who is my…”

On the recordApril 27, 2010
I am happy to welcome my colleague, a little tired I am sure from yesterday, Senator Susan Collins of Maine, who is my ranking Republican on this subcommittee, my friend.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Durbin acknowledges Collins' presence and their collaborative history.

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