Political Quotes

On the recordApril 29, 2009
I would have preferred more spending be included in the Recovery Act for crumbling highway and bridge infrastructure, as well as water infrastructure and transit.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Collins advocates for increased infrastructure spending in the Recovery Act.

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