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On the recordJune 28, 2017
The president did speak eloquently after the shooting of the congressman and others at the congressional baseball game. And that's why I was particularly surprised to see him revert to this kind of language, because he clearly recognized that he has a role to play in uniting and healing the country.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Senator Collins reflects on the president's previous calls for civility and his recent behavior.

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