Susan Collins actually said...

"we had done much better planning. In fact, our hospitals had returned to normal functioning."

"We have expanded our efforts to improve emergency preparedness and response across the entire country, and we have emphasized the protection of the most vulnerable."

"We are learning how being prepared today can make the difference between safety and danger, and in many cases literally the difference between life and death."

"You shouldn't be exchanging business cards during a disaster."