Susan Collins actually said...

"As we all know, home purchases provide an important economic stimulus, with benefits to local communities in the form of jobs and local development."

"The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) faces many challenging responsibilities that include balancing the goal of strengthening responsible home ownership while minimizing the financial..."

"I believe, however, that Senator Wyden is really looking at some sort of revenue bond."

"It is unacceptable that we came at all close to a government shutdown."