Susan Collins actually said...

"As Congress's primary watchdog, the GAO has a critical role to play in the efficiency and effectiveness of government."

"I hope you will because if you look at it from a cost-benefit ratio, this unit has produced so many valuable reports and investigations that have led to reforms that have really saved taxpayer dollars..."

"I hope that your reaction to the employees' dissatisfaction and decision to recognize a union is not to back away from a merit-based system."

"It should not be a one-shot deal."