Susan Collins actually said...

"I am optimistic that our new President and his Administration will develop a regulatory agenda forceful in its intent to protect the American people."

"the whole reason that Congress creates independent regulatory agencies is to insulate them from Administration policies"

"I certainly agree with you that the Privacy Act of 1974 has withstood the test of time amazingly well."

"I must say, as I talked with Mr. Kampelman and read this op-ed, it put forth an inspiring vision, one that I think all of us wish could come about today."