Susan Collins actually said...

"It is a Ponzi scheme that would make Madoff proud, and it should be repealed in its entirety."

"Rather than just make across-the-board arbitrary cuts in reimbursements, we need to rethink the entire reimbursement system."

"We can be proud of this progress."

"I look forward to working with him on how to further strengthen and improve the Fire Administration through that reauthorization."