Susan Collins actually said...

"this should not be a political post. It should be a nonpartisan post that is filled by the most experienced individuals that we can find."

"The logical combination of all-hazards prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery underscores the need to keep FEMA within DHS."

"The Inspectors General are vital partners in our effort to identify inefficient, ineffective, and improper government programs."

"As General Skinner knows, we have worked very closely together on some of the FEMA reforms and the anti-waste, fraud, and abuse legislation for the Department of Homeland Security."