Susan Collins actually said...

"In 2005, as Chairman of this Committee, I held a series of hearings on chemical security."

"From talking to many experts in this field, it seems that there is a great deal of dispute..."

"I want to thank our witnesses today for helping us understand this complex issue."

"I have long believed that we, as a Nation, are not paying sufficient attention to the dangers posed by mercury to our children and, in general, to all of our citizens."