Susan Collins

I would just reiterate that the current station was originally intended to support just nine Border Patrol agents.

We can't fix every problem, but, boy, we ought to be able to fix that one.

I want to tell you a story to illustrate a real problem that we have because of the current law that prohibits asylum seekers from working for a number of months.

Clinical holds can be an important and appropriate tool for the Agency to utilize when a potential concern with an application has surfaced, but they are not a substitute for timely, constructive, and clear communication to sponsors.

I am concerned that the lack of face-to-face meetings may be negatively affecting the FDA's ability to keep pace and retain its scientific and regulatory stature as the gold standard.

For nearly a quarter century the FDA and the manufacturer have brazenly flouted the law and applicable regulations, disregarded holes and red flags and their own safety data, intentionally evaded judicial review, and continually placed…

I also want to point out that we have had very good discussions on Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS).

In Maine, the presence of PFAS... is preventing some of our family farmers from being able to sell their products.

I am really pleased to see the leadership of this subcommittee, as I know Chair Murray is, because I know that you will work very well together.

The budget request assumes some fuel price of only a $140 per barrel.

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard has one of the best apprenticeship programs that I have ever seen.

The administration's budget request does not fully reflect the challenges identified in its own National Defense Strategy.

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard has one of the best apprenticeship programs that I have ever seen.

The budget request assumes some fuel price of only a $140 per barrel.

That is a trend that we need to reverse.

The budget requests also inadequately accounts for the impact of Inflation and Investment and Readiness Accounts.

The Department of the Navy consumes roughly 24 million barrels of fuel each year, and each one dollar per barrel increase carries a $24 million dollar cost.

The administration's budget request does not fully reflect the challenges identified in its own National Defense Strategy.

I'm concerned that we now have another major data breach.

Our asylum system is fundamentally broken. Our whole immigration system is broken and I very much look forward to working with you on a bipartisan basis.

Finally, let me very briefly mention and remind you of the pressing need for a new Border Patrol station in Houlton, Maine.

So if we allowed asylum seekers to work after 1 month vetting period as long as they entered through a legal port of entry, 1 month would give us time to do an initial background check to make sure they weren't on the terrorist watch list…

The asylum seekers are eager to work and support themselves and their families. The employers in my state are desperate for more workers, and it would also benefit the municipalities that are under increasing strain as they're supporting…

Senator Sinema and I, along with a bipartisan coalition, have introduced legislation that would shorten the period to 1 month.

I'm delighted that you and Senator Britt will be leading this important subcommittee.