Political Quotes

On the recordMay 4, 2009
I'm very troubled by your statement in your testimony saying that the root cause of Somali piracy lies in the poverty that continues to plague this troubled country.
Said by
Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Collins expresses concern about poverty being the root cause of Somali piracy.

Share

More from Susan Collins

Jul 16, 2026

“It’s appalling to me that some of the rhetoric is coming from public officials on both sides of the aisle who should know better than to levy personal and political attacks against the judiciary and the court specifically,” Collins said.

huffpost.com
Jul 23, 2026

I find this deeply troubling. Reports that women and people of color are disproportionately fired or sidelined create the impression that their service is not valued.

huffpost.com
Jul 31, 2026

The straightforward bill keeps the administration of important landmark education programs at the Department of Education — where Congress specifically put them and where they belong.

nebraskaexaminer.com
Aug 5, 2026

I was pleased that the bill prevents the OMB from implementing its proposed rule, which would politicize grants and harm small, rural communities, families, and biomedical research.

reason.com

Other voices in this conversation