Susan Collins actually said...

"I think the President's budget eliminates funding for the Interagency Counsel on Homelessness, which I think is a huge mistake."

"Effective solutions to the problems of housing affordability and reducing poverty are going to require improved collaboration across Federal agencies."

"My hope, and I guess I am just seeking a commitment from you, is that you are putting together the team, that it sounds like you are."

"What kind of message does it send when the President's Budget proposes eliminating all of the funding to carry out the community development mission of HUD?"