Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 17, 2010
I am troubled, obviously, by the prospect of the Postal Service laying off 13,000 people in this terrible economy.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Expressing concern over potential layoffs in the Postal Service amid economic difficulties.

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