Susan Collins actually said...

"My concern about having two different methods of measuring job creation or the number of jobs saved is that it could serve to undermine the public's confidence in the credibility of the numbers."

"If recovery is to be successful in cities and towns, the first most important thing we need to do is help educate our local leaders."

"The Administration has estimated that more than 3 million jobs will either be saved or created by this Act."

"I believe it is incumbent upon all of us to ensure that does not happen."