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On the recordMarch 25, 2009
I am concerned, however, that the technological infrastructure that is necessary to process those documents, including passport cards, efficiently will not be in place by June at all of the land ports of entry.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Collins expresses concern over the readiness of technology for new travel document requirements.

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