Susan Collins actually said...

"I also want to pay tribute to Senator Reed with whom I have worked."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Let me begin my remarks today by congratulating you on assuming the chairmanship of this important subcommittee."

"I also want to thank you for holding an extraordinarily timely hearing on disaster recovery programs and transportation resiliency."

"We are also strengthening bridges. We are taking composite materials to bridges and see where they are weak."