Susan Collins actually said...

"We need the DEA to update its regulations to allow safe, comprehensive take-back programs across our country."

"The vast majority of Americans currently dispose of unwanted medicines by throwing them in the trash or by flushing them down the toilet or sink."

"Since 1997, when I first came to the Senate, the number of the accidental deaths from drugs in Maine has increased almost tenfold."

"I will be working with my colleagues to develop a comprehensive package of legislative reforms that reduce waste and ensure safe disposal."