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On the recordMay 24, 2011
We don't want to leave $1 billion or $2 billion or $3 billion on the table when it can be collected and contribute to our effort and the great challenge that is before this Congress today.
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Mary Landrieu
Democratic · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the importance of collecting uncollected duties for budgetary purposes.

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