Susan Collins actually said...

"Throughout its history, the Aging Committee has spurred Congress to take action on issues important to older Americans through our hearings, investigations, and reports."

"I do not believe the HQT requirement effectively ensures that students do in fact have a highly effective teacher."

"It didn't make common sense when considering the impact on learning."

"I worry about changing substitutes in that room, but I also worry about the 54 percent of our students that are on free and reduced lunch status."