Susan Collins actually said...

"It is unacceptable that we came at all close to a government shutdown."

"FHA is largely financed by proceeds from the mortgage insurance premiums paid by homeowners."

"Let me ask you both a basic question. It seems that in the last year, there has been an alarming increase in close calls in the air and on the ground."

"It is the height of irresponsibility if Government is allowed to shut down, and would represent a colossal failure that would reflect poorly on everyone involved."