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Susan Collins: If we can inspect at the point of origin, it seems to me that really is the way we have to go.

On the recordDecember 6, 2001
If we can inspect at the point of origin, it seems to me that really is the way we have to go.
Said by
Susan Collins
Republican · Maine
Source
congress.gov
Dec 6, 2001

Editor's note · Context

Collins advocates for inspecting cargo at its origin rather than upon arrival.

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