Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 29, 2011
I am concerned about people being approved to come, but I am concerned about the 58,000 already here.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Senator Collins expresses concern about the vetting of individuals already in the U.S.

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