Susan Collins actually said...

"I hope that you will work very closely with all of the parties, BIW, the Navy, the lobstermen, the clammers."

"I was impressed by her dedication and passion for the law."

"She has remarked that she is proudest of her criminal prosecution efforts because of the urgent need to protect the public from violent criminals."

"Obviously, the ability of ships to enter and depart Bath Iron Works is of vital importance to our national security."