Susan Collins said "I am opposed to zeroing-out effective programs. Rather, a policy of shared sacrifice will help us right our economic ship of state." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 2, 2011

I am opposed to zeroing-out effective programs. Rather, a policy of shared sacrifice will help us right our economic ship of state.

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Susan Collins

Republican · Maine

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Senator Collins emphasizes the need for shared sacrifice instead of cutting effective programs.

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