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Susan Collins: “Its purpose is to protect the taxpayer. It is to protect government.”

On the recordNovember 15, 2011
Its purpose is to protect the taxpayer. It is to protect government.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Senator Collins emphasizes the protective intent behind debarment and suspension.

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