Susan Collins actually said...

"The transportation system is the lifeline for our country and our economy."

"I just want to associate myself with the comments that have been made, to express my great concern on what the real-life impact is if Government is unable to function."

"I would suggest, since my time has expired, that the Government sends a signal when it lists every other vegetable except the potato for the WIC program."

"I believe that most people would be surprised to learn that roughly three-quarters of USDA's budget actually goes to providing nutrition assistance."