Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 27, 2009
Congress has been known in the past to put up road blocks that prevent you from operating in the most efficient manner possible.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Collins discusses Congress's historical obstacles to efficient Postal Service operations.

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