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On the recordMay 12, 2021
if we can spend a little more money upfront and avoid that cost, as well as looking at the lifecycle costs, we may, in fact, end up spending less money.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Collins emphasizes the importance of upfront investment to reduce long-term costs.

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