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On the recordApril 28, 2009
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. All of us are extremely concerned about the human swine flu outbreak that continues to grow in our country and around the world.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Senator Collins expresses concern over the swine flu outbreak.

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