Susan Collins actually said...

"Senator Lieberman and I have been strong advocates for reforms that have resulted in greater competition, accountability, and transparency to Federal contracting."

"I would be remiss in my duties as the Ranking Minority Member if I did not ask that you also treat requests from the Minority in the same manner..."

"Did you put into the system additional reviews or safeguards or higher-level approvals to ensure the integrity of the procurement process?"

"I am concerned, however, that the technological infrastructure that is necessary to process those documents, including passport cards, efficiently will not be in place by June at all of the land ports..."