Susan Collins actually said...

"I think that kind of technical assistance and helping to share best practices that the Department has found is very helpful."

"And I think that is directly due to the fact that you have personally made it a priority, and put a real spotlight on it."

"It is equally important to our economic future that we rein in Federal spending and keep our national debt under control."

"I am very pleased to see that the President's budget proposes $500 million for this vital program."