Political Quotes

Susan Collins: “I guess what is so troubling to me is here the Department was prepared to invest $2 billion in one kind of technology…”

On the recordJune 29, 2010
I guess what is so troubling to me is here the Department was prepared to invest $2 billion in one kind of technology when, in fact, it had never worked out a plan for railroads or for other means of smuggling nuclear materials into the country; and then when the technology did not prove to be as effective as hoped, there is this diversion of attention, money, energy, to just one kind of technology.
Said by
Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Collins expresses concern over the Department's focus on one technology despite lack of a comprehensive plan.

Share

More from Susan Collins

Oct 16, 2026

I opposed the deal that he made with Vladimir Putin to get a small amount of diesel, and in return lift the sanctions that we just passed into law, and the president is not following the law.

foxnews.com
Oct 16, 2026

I never heard Troy publicly condemn those disrespectful and horrible comments.

foxnews.com
Oct 16, 2026

Freight rail is essential to northern Maine’s economy, connecting our forest products and agricultural industries to markets across the country and around the world.

king.senate.gov
Oct 16, 2026

Maine voters lose out big time if Troy Jackson were to be elected.

foxnews.com

Other voices in this conversation