Susan Collins actually said...

"It significantly strengthened the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and since that time, I know the Chairman takes great pride in the fact, as do I, that FEMA's response to natural disasters..."

"These responsibilities are in addition to the many other challenges associated with the operation of a Department with some 210,000 employees and a mission to secure our borders."

"Senator Lieberman and I have been strong advocates for reforms that have resulted in greater competition, accountability, and transparency to Federal contracting."

"I would be remiss in my duties as the Ranking Minority Member if I did not ask that you also treat requests from the Minority in the same manner..."