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On the recordApril 17, 2013
I agree with you that sequestration is an extraordinarily poor policy, and it makes no sense not to set priorities.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Senator Collins criticizes sequestration and emphasizes the need for setting priorities.

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