Susan Collins actually said...

"I do think it is very important and that it is going to require a sustained, clear Federal investment in order to secure the matching private investment and bring this to fruition."

"Thank you, Madam Chairman."

"Although we still want to attract large manufacturers, we also need to recognize that our economy is increasingly reliant on small businesses and start-ups."

"Maine's groundfish industry is facing a great deal of uncertainty as it continues to move to a new management system."