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On the recordOctober 21, 2009
I will continue to call them 'czars,' at least to the conclusion of this hearing and until a solution is found.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Senator Collins expresses her intention to use the term 'czars' despite concerns.

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