Olympia Snowe Quotes

I think that public discussions thus far, without a specific proposal, has created and enhanced a lot of confusion and fear among seniors, wondering if their benefits now are going to be cut.

Olympia Snowe

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• I think that public discussions thus far, without a specific proposal, has created and enhanced a lot of confusion and fear among seniors, wondering if their benefits now are going to be cut.

  

  Olympia Snowe
  • Fear
  • Public
  • Confusion