“We continue on a daily basis very successfully to degrade Iran’s ability to target ships.”
“We cannot afford to leave Tennessee behind.”
“We did a pause to try to get an agreement with the Iranian people to allow oil to flow without them attacking it.”
“One of the mistakes which some political analysts make is to think that their enemies should be our enemies.”
“The only reason why the U.S. is conducting strikes is against assets of Iran that are being used to attack global commercial shipping.”
“We cannot afford to leave Kentucky behind, Alabama behind, Mississippi behind, Georgia behind, South Carolina behind.”

Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 18, 2023
This legislation does the critical work of Congress to update and reauthorize programs. This work is especially important when the programs in question help protect children and support Tribes in caring for their Tribal members. Mr. Speaker, I urge the adoption of this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.
Said by
Susan Collins
Republican · Maine
Source
govinfo.gov

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Susan Collins

Jun 14, 2026

I know that there's some people who want me to oppose President Trump, just because he's President Trump, and that's not how I operate.

foxnews.com
Jun 19, 2026

It has not had an impact on the state of Maine, in that Maine has actually expanded its law.

huffpost.com
Jul 16, 2026

“overheated language” about the justices “could in fact trigger violence.”

huffpost.com
Jul 7, 2026

These allegations are appalling. Nevertheless, it is not up to me to choose the Democratic nominee for Senate.

foxnews.com
View all Susan Collins quotes

Other voices in this conversation