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On the recordJune 12, 2013
But I must say that I was disappointed that the President's plan is not supported by a serious proposal to finance it.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Collins expresses disappointment over the lack of financing in the President's plan.

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