Susan Collins actually said...

"I do not understand the resistance of the VA to preserving the program."

"I particularly am pleased to see that funding of $27 million has been requested to replace the medical and dental clinic."

"In fact, the language that we put in the Omnibus gives NOAA the flexibility to substitute other funds."

"Will you direct your NOAA officials who are going to be at the forum this weekend to truly sit down with our fishermen and try to work out a solution that does not result in even more of the ground fi..."