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On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
I share a lot of the concerns that my colleagues have expressed about some of the cuts in the budget, particularly those that affect shipbuilding and the size of our fleet.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Senator Collins expresses concerns about budget cuts impacting shipbuilding and fleet size.

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