On the recordFebruary 14, 2006
Susan Collins, a Republican from Maine, told Chertoff, his agency's efforts were an alarming and unacceptable failure.
Source
transcripts.cnn.comSusan Collins: “Susan Collins, a Republican from Maine, told Chertoff, his agency's efforts were an alarming and unacceptable failure.”
Editor's note · Context
Susan Collins criticized Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff for the government's response to Hurricane Katrina.
Share
More from Susan Collins
Oct 16, 2026
This $37 million investment will help modernize aging rail infrastructure and increase railcar capacity, making it easier and safer for Maine businesses to move their products.
Oct 16, 2026
The bottom line is, I support him when I think he's right. I don't when I think he's wrong.
Oct 16, 2026
By strengthening this critical rail corridor, this funding will support local jobs and help keep Aroostook County’s forest products and agricultural industries competitive for years to come.
Other voices in this conversation
