Susan Collins actually said...

"We just cannot afford to have $643 million in improper payments at a time when the budget is under such pressure."

"Many of us are disappointed in the President's budget. We believe that it does far too little to rein in spending to bring the Federal debt under control."

"I think to most people who are struggling right now, $2,500 is a lot of money."

"It spends and borrows too much. It will lead to a record $1.6 trillion deficit in the next fiscal year."