Susan Collins actually said...

"Given the tax and economic policies coming out of Washington, we do not dare create any jobs, take any risks, or make any investments."

"The failure to extend existing tax relief would make an already stagnating job market worse."

"I do not see how you can say that there would not be a negative impact on demand and on the economy if we hit those individuals with a substantial tax increase."

"I want to thank the Chairman for holding this hearing."