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On the recordJanuary 19, 2010
I know it is probably not realistic to promise the American people that we will stop every attempted terrorist attack on our homeland, but I feel very strongly that must be our goal.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Collins emphasizes the goal of preventing all terrorist attacks despite challenges.

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