Susan Collins actually said...

"Despite the success of the TAA program, there still is a category of workers in my State who are older workers who are in many ways the forgotten story of this economic recovery."

"I'm a big supporter of job training and apprenticeship programs that match workers' training with the skillsets in demand."

"International partners and allies on the F-35 program play a critical role in helping to drive down the costs of that aircraft, as well as ensuring interoperability with our NATO allies."

"I completely agree with you, it is an abdication of responsibility, and I hope it is something that whatever the Administration does, our committee deals with and the Congress deals with."