Susan Collins actually said...

the decision to further reduce postal services would cause an even bigger drop in mail volume that could lead to a death spiral for the USPS...

Our purpose was straightforward. We wanted to help ensure the continuation of affordable universal service.

I do not know how you can ask for relief from your financial obligations and at the same time propose cutbacks in service.

What we basically need is a general understanding that the Postal Service is challenged and is going to have to make these changes.