Susan Collins actually said...

"I will ask you to work very closely with the local redevelopment authority in Maine."

"I could not help but think, as the chairman departed, that he was totally comfortable turning over the gavel to you."

"I worked very hard to include a critical provision in the defense authorization bill that would help to accelerate the transfer of excess military property."

"The law took effect immediately. I put out a memo to the services giving some policy direction."