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On the recordJuly 9, 2014
The best way to make this surge of children temporary is to pass an emergency supplemental and undertake a substantial deterrent strategy.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Advocating for emergency funding and deterrent strategies to address the influx of children.

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