Susan Collins said "I do not know how you can ask for relief from your financial obligations and at the same time propose cutbacks in service." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJanuary 27, 2009

I do not know how you can ask for relief from your financial obligations and at the same time propose cutbacks in service.

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Collins questions the logic of seeking financial relief while reducing service.

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