Susan Collins: “There is just no need for us to be debating a bill that is not urgent…”

On the recordFebruary 16, 2011

There is just no need for us to be debating a bill that is not urgent when we should be doing a high priority bill.

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Collins emphasizes the need to prioritize defense appropriations over less urgent matters.

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