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On the recordFebruary 4, 2004
We do need to exercise our constitutional responsibilities.
Said by
Susan Collins
Republican · Maine
Source
congress.gov
Feb 4, 2004

Editor's note · Context

Senator Collins highlights the importance of congressional oversight.

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