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Susan Collins: “Refusing to deal with them, or putting off the tough choices, is not a responsible way to go about it.”

On the recordMarch 3, 2010
Refusing to deal with them, or putting off the tough choices, is not a responsible way to go about it.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Collins argues against avoiding difficult transportation decisions.

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