Susan Collins actually said...

"the Postal Service needs to make some very hard decisions to reduce its cost structure to become more competitive."

"I have urged that we do a very quick mark-up so that you can get right to work."

"I do not see how you can say that there would not be a negative impact on demand and on the economy if we hit those individuals with a substantial tax increase."

"Given the tax and economic policies coming out of Washington, we do not dare create any jobs, take any risks, or make any investments."