Susan Collins actually said...

"The need for funding is great."

"Instead of a serious plan to tackle our Nation's transportation policy challenges, the administration is repeating last year's mistake."

"I want to take advantage of this opportunity to bring to your attention, and the attention of my colleagues, a very serious problem that we're facing in northern Maine."

"Refusing to deal with them, or putting off the tough choices, is not a responsible way to go about it."