Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 9, 2009
I applaud FEMA for being responsive to the needs and concerns of stakeholders, but I am concerned that this pilot... is not acceptable.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Senator Collins expresses concern over the halting of a pilot program by FEMA.

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