Quotes from Susan Collins

I've seen the impact of poorly negotiated trade agreements on manufacturing in Maine.

I don't think that any campaign is ennobled by people trading insults.

I don't want to shut down government.

Let the games begin!

don't expect us to be too impressed, we just saw Finnik Odair in his underwear!

I have a message for president snow, you can bomb us but if we burn, you burn with us!

and here the daises guard you from every harm

with one sweep of my arm, I push her behind me. ' I volunteer!' I gasp ' I volunteer as tribute

And may the odds be ever in your favor

Me amas real o no Real

I had a very long discussion with Justice Gorsuch in my office, and he pointed out to me that he is a co-author of a whole book on precedent. So, someone who devotes that much time to writing a book on precedent, I think, understands how important a principle that is in our judicial system.

In light of the attacks on mass transit systems in other countries, shouldn't we be beefing up?... Clearly more could be done.

We need a massive investment in infrastructure in this country.

It is reckless for a presidential candidate to publicly raise doubts about honoring treaty commitments with our allies.

I concluded that Donald Trump lacked the temperament, the judgment and the self-discipline to heal the divisions in our country - which are very real - and to be commander in chief.

The most precious contribution we can make here on Earth is to create the lives we want to be living, communicating in all ways, to everyone around us, that success is really possible.

Well, first let me say that I think health care reform is important. It has to be a priority. And our system is broken. The Finance Committee bill is the best effort yet, due in large measure to the efforts of my colleague, Olympia Snowe, but it's not there yet. It falls short.

I want to help the middle class.

Like the canary in the coal mine, the climate changes already evident in the Arctic are a call to action.

As America is growing older, there are more and more families caring for older parents and grandparents, and it's extremely expensive.

It is incumbent upon us to respond to the unique needs of military women and ensure they receive proper care during the first year following childbirth.

I have, year after year, been named the most bipartisan member of the whole United States Senate. I have proved my independence.

What I find is with all due deference to - deference to our male colleagues, that women's styles tend to be more collaborative.

We can never fully repay the debt of our proud nation to those who have laid down their lives for our country. The best we can do is honor their memory, ensure that their sacrifice is not in vain, and help provide for their families.