Susan Collins actually said...

"I know there are many who are concerned about the no amendment provision."

"I want to join you in commending Senator Conrad and Senator Gregg for their extraordinary leadership in this area."

"Thus, our decisionmaking must begin by reconsidering spending that, although popular, simply cannot be justified during this fiscal crisis."

"What do economists believe is a level of debt as measured by a percentage of GDP that is acceptable versus worrisome?"