Susan Collins
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Susan Margaret Collins is a United States Senator from Maine, serving since January 7, 1997. A member of the Republican Party, Collins is known for her moderate stance on various issues, often working across party lines. Throughout her tenure, she has focused on a range of topics including healthcare, national security, and economic policy. Collins has been recognized for her independent approach to governance, often emphasizing the importance of bipartisanship in her legislative efforts.
Feb 1, 2004
I, for one, don't know whether or not to trust the intelligence estimates on North Korea now.
Jan 30, 2004
How do you envision the U.S. Navy's capability to meet current and growing worldwide threats with less than a 300-ship Navy?
Jan 30, 2004
You have suggested that a more appropriate fleet size would be approximately 375 ships to meet current and future threats.
Jan 30, 2004
I've been following with interest your thoughts about a 'maritime' North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).
Nov 21, 2003
I certainly do. That is a wonderful story of a truly courageous woman. We have many women such as that throughout Maine's history. Josephine Peary was one such woman. She was married to the great explorer, Robert E. Peary, who was the…
Oct 16, 2003
I sought for the greatness and genius of America in her commodious harbors and her ample rivers, and it was not there; in her fertile fields and her boundless forests, and it was not there; in her rich mines and her vast world of commerce…
Jul 30, 2003
Quick action on the part of the CDC and our State and local health officials has so far resulted in a relatively low number of SARS cases in the United States.
Jul 30, 2003
It is important that we make sure that our local communities are properly prepared to respond to an outbreak of SARS
May 21, 2003
One woman business owner really summed up what this is all about. She said, bundling is a shield that keeps large companies from having to compete with smaller firms. Such a state of affairs is ultimately unhealthy for the Federal…
May 19, 2003
Frankly, I believe the Secretary's initial proposal goes too far. It is overreaching. But there are certain authorities that would be extremely helpful to the Secretary as he attempts to make sure we can reward civilian employees with…
Mar 19, 2003
Medicaid is a partnership between the Federal Government and our partners, the States, to provide health care to low-income families, the very poor individuals, to those who need it most. Medicaid is the fastest growing component in State…
Mar 19, 2003
Again, I stress that what our direction to the Finance Committee would say, when you report an economic growth package, fiscal relief up to at least $30 billion should be part of that package. So our sense-of-the-Senate amendment does not…
Feb 13, 2003
As Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, which has jurisdiction over the new Department of Homeland Security, I am particularly interested in hearing from our witnesses today about the extent of cooperation between DOD and the…
Feb 13, 2003
The recent build-up in the Persian Gulf has also placed a strain on funding.
Feb 13, 2003
Along with Senator Lieberman, I have asked the Department of Defense Inspector General to investigate this very disturbing situation.
Feb 13, 2003
I am appalled by the allegations of sexual assaults at the Air Force Academy.
Feb 13, 2003
The perpetrators of these crimes are a discredit to the Academy, and a discredit to the Air Force.
Feb 13, 2003
It is critical that the Navy build on the momentum of the fiscal year 2004 budget submission in the coming years.
Feb 13, 2003
The idea that I am recommending young women who then may be at risk of sexual assault is just appalling to me.
Feb 13, 2003
I, along with Senator Lieberman, have asked the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to investigate these allegations.
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