Susan Collins

I think each community in the country is going to be different.

Do you agree with that?

Directing 84 percent of HUD's budget to rental assistance might be reasonable if it were to effectively meet the housing needs of all vulnerable families and individuals.

I do believe it is one of the greatest vulnerabilities that we have facing our critical infrastructure.

This has been a major concern of mine.

I am trying to figure out what is a very complicated issue and how we can better serve our very low-income families.

The question of how best to house families and individuals in need of assistance has simply not received the attention it deserves.

Training ships at our State maritime academies are rapidly approaching the end of their service lives.

In January, Senator Reed and I wrote to you and the FAA administrator, urging the FAA to fully assess all of the safety risks and hazards that could result from the loss of professional weather observers.

I am pleased to see the Administration continues to highlight the importance of this vital program.

Instead of living within fiscal reality, the budget evades the budget caps by using the same old gimmicks we have seen in past proposals.

ARCH ought to be the model for the Choice program.

I just cannot overstate how satisfied the veterans are with this program.

This is a program that has been very well-received.

I do not understand the resistance of the VA to preserving the program.

It has a 90 percent patient satisfaction rate.

I know he's very much looking forward to another round of questions, and I didn't want to disappoint him in any way.

I want you to know that one reason I'm inviting the inspector general to testify both at both HUD and Transportation at our hearings is precisely because of the issues you've just raised.

But clearly, there were egregious examples, as I read your report, that are very troubling, because it's taking away from scarce resources.

Does HUD have the sufficient statutory authority that it needs to require the public housing authorities to implement and enforce limits?

This is disturbing for many reasons.

I'm very disappointed I am that the budget, once again, proposes a $200 million reduction.

I'm deeply troubled by reports of deplorable living conditions in subsidized properties in Memphis, Tennessee, and Jacksonville, Florida.

We're obligated to figure out the best and most cost-effective ways to address these needs.

We will submit them to you for the record, and we will keep that record open until Friday, March 18.