Susan Collins actually said...

"the tremendous need for this program was once again demonstrated this past year by the fact that the department received 452 applications requesting more than $6 billion in funding for TIGER projects."

"I hope that the Administration will refrain from undermining our progress by floating rescission packages, musing about vetoes, or continuing to play politics with major infrastructure and safety proj..."

"Thanks to the increased budget caps, Senator Reed and I were able to include an additional $12.6 billion for THUD programs in the fiscal year 2018 Omnibus bill."

"I want to personally thank you for the inclusion of additional funding for training vessel replacement in the President's Budget Request."