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On the recordApril 6, 2011
It is the height of irresponsibility if Government is allowed to shut down, and would represent a colossal failure that would reflect poorly on everyone involved.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Senator Collins emphasizes the importance of preventing a government shutdown.

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