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Susan Collins: “Well, first let me say that I think the Republican leaders and the White House are making a sincere effort to listen to…”

On the recordJune 28, 2017
Well, first let me say that I think the Republican leaders and the White House are making a sincere effort to listen to us and try to accommodate concerns. But for me, I have fundamental concerns about the bill, and it's going to be hard for me to get to yes.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Senator Collins shares her concerns about the health care bill and the efforts of Republican leaders.

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