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On the recordJanuary 19, 2010
I would like to ask you, Mr. Healy, and you, Mr. Travers, I know you are looking at that standard, but in your judgment, is that standard too high for listing someone.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Senator Collins questions the adequacy of the standard for listing individuals on the Selectee List.

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