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On the recordNovember 27, 2012
I continue to be troubled by the fact that the U.N. ambassador decided to play what was essentially a political role at the height of a contentious presidential election campaign by agreeing to go on the Sunday shows to present the administration's position.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Susan Collins expresses concern over Susan Rice's role in presenting the administration's position during a politically sensitive time.

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