Susan Collins actually said...

"there now seems to be general agreement that CFATS is making a positive contribution to our national and homeland security and should be continued."

"is an effective program for addressing the security risks associated with the Nation's high-risk chemical facilities and is helping to make our country more secure."

"the notion here being that there is a range of activity that might allow these vulnerable facilities to reduce the risk both to themselves and to the surrounding communities."

"Personally, I join with the Administration in thinking that exemption leaves a troublesome security gap."