Susan Collins actually said...

"I also think it speaks to a real problem within the Department that one agency is flagging so much fraud, and yet the agency that has to carry out the enforcement is only accepting 26 percent of the c..."

"This Committee's comprehensive investigation into the flawed response to Hurricane Katrina revealed fundamental problems with our nation's preparedness for catastrophic disasters."

"I would hope that your role is not just as the operational manager, but I would hope that you are the primary adviser to the Secretary in this area."

"This tension, however, is not unique to a large hurricane like Hurricane Katrina."