Susan Collins said "Is that not what is hurting? It is time to end this program. These are small farmers who need help, who are in debt; and the purpose of this program is to buy a quota from the government." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 17, 2004

Is that not what is hurting? It is time to end this program. These are small farmers who need help, who are in debt; and the purpose of this program is to buy a quota from the government.

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Susan Collins

Republican · Maine

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Editor's note · Context

Discussing the impact of a government program on small farmers.

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