Susan Collins actually said...

"I look forward to talking with you about it and working closely with you on these issues."

"This year will be extremely challenging. Not only are the budget caps under the current law lower than last year, but also the President's request is proposing to set the caps even lower."

"It is unfortunate that due to the delay in your confirmation the Administration determined the size and scope of HUD's budget request largely before you arrived on the scene in the Secretary's office,..."

"I would argue that the Community Development Block Grant program is an essential part of fulfilling that mission."