Susan Collins actually said...

"I agree with that approach as opposed to the more narrow approach recommended by some of our colleagues."

"What do economists believe is a level of debt as measured by a percentage of GDP that is acceptable versus worrisome?"

"I cannot help but observe the irony that we are having this debate about what to do with the unsustainable debt load of this country at a time that we are debating on the Senate floor a huge health ca..."

"I think if we are talking about ensuring high-quality, needed equipment, personnel, training, that having some sort of match... is absolutely essential."