Susan Collins actually said...

"I am puzzled by this because this is a rule that will help to reduce highway fatalities."

"I am deeply concerned by the number of train accidents that have occurred over the past several years."

"These observers are really important in providing real-time, critical weather information that helps keep our pilots and our passengers safe."

"I will once again be looking closely at how we can best target Federal funds to reduce accidents in both passenger and freight trains."