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Susan Collins: “In the middle of that firefight, I had to decide whether I believed what I say I believe. And when I finally answered…”

On the recordJuly 23, 2002
In the middle of that firefight, I had to decide whether I believed what I say I believe. And when I finally answered that question, my faith became so strong, it gave me the strength to fight for the rest of the night.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Introducing Captain Jeff Struecker and highlighting his military service and faith.

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