Susan Collins actually said...

"I think Congress should be able to call Carol Browner, the President's energy and environmental czar, to ask her about the negotiations that she conducted with the automobile industry."

"I will continue to call them 'czars,' at least to the conclusion of this hearing and until a solution is found."

"We thank Members of the Committee who have added their names as cosponsors or indicated their support for the legislation."

"In light of that Executive Order or memorandum, could you please explain, in case we get this question, why our legislation is still needed?"