Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 4, 2011
The answer to me is to discipline them from abusing sick leave regardless of what they were doing.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Collins argues against banning volunteering due to sick leave abuse.

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