Susan Collins actually said...

"Some of these programs, while they're worthy of an increase in funding, simply do not belong in an economic stimulus bill."

"If the bill comes back from the conference committee with a lot of wasteful spending reinserted or if it comes back in excess of the $800 billion, it will not have my support."

"What we basically need is a general understanding that the Postal Service is challenged and is going to have to make these changes."

"I do not know how you can ask for relief from your financial obligations and at the same time propose cutbacks in service."