Susan Collins actually said...

"First, Mr. Chairman, let me say how much I look forward to working with you and the ranking member this year in crafting this important appropriations bill."

"I think that is the kind of partnership that we need to ensure that the United States wins the race to develop offshore deepwater wind energy."

"The Penobscot River Restoration Project is the largest river restoration project ever undertaken in the eastern part of the United States."

"I look forward to discussing BOEM's efforts in Maine, including the Renewable Energy Task Force and Statoil's unsolicited lease application."