Susan Collins actually said...

"This tension, however, is not unique to a large hurricane like Hurricane Katrina."

"I want to acknowledge that he was the first person to come to me when I was Chairman to point out problems with FEMA."

"this should not be a political post. It should be a nonpartisan post that is filled by the most experienced individuals that we can find."

"The logical combination of all-hazards prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery underscores the need to keep FEMA within DHS."