Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 14, 2009
I want to make clear that I am not talking about irrational prejudices. I am not talking about profiling.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Collins clarifies her stance on security techniques used at airports.

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