Susan Collins actually said...

"We should be respecting individuals' wishes."

"patients and their families should be able to trust that the care that they receive in their final days is not only of high quality, but also consistent with their values, their wishes, and desire for..."

"I think it is really sad when this important discussion degenerates into slogans and demagoguery, such as death panels."

"We have to make sure that everyone understands their options."