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

"But the pace of congressional oversight efforts cannot, at times, wait for months or even years for the completion of a GAO report."

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