Susan Collins actually said...

"It is so important for this committee and this Congress to return to regular order."

"I share your belief that effective training of VA personnel--the purpose for the conferences--is necessary."

"I'm introducing a bipartisan bill that will require the Attorney General to work with the VA, with Secretary Shinseki, and with the Secretary of Defense, to implement drug take-back programs."

"There can be no excuse for excessive or wasteful spending of VA resources."