Their vision of a more perfect union does not exist today, and if anything, we appear to be moving farther away from it. Susan Collins More Quotes by Susan Collins More Quotes From Susan Collins It is important that we enact immigration reform. Susan Collins enactreformimmigrationimportant I think judges have to have the ability to put aside their personal views and rule on the facts of the case with fidelity to the law and the Constitution. Susan Collins thinkconstitutionlawfacts 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. Susan Collins yearwomencareunique In light of the attacks on mass transit systems in other countries, shouldn't we be beefing up?... Clearly more could be done. Susan Collins moreuplightdone 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. Susan Collins bestmehealthbroken I do not want to impose additional taxes on the employers at a time when our economy is very fragile and we want to encourage them to hire. Susan Collins fragileeconomywanttime I do not believe that the top rate should be lowered for individuals who are making more than $1 million a year. I don't think there's any need to eliminate the estate tax. Susan Collins needyearthinkbelieve On the Medicare/paygo spending cuts, I strongly oppose that and have asked what is the plan to avert that. Senator McConnell assured me that will not be allowed to happen. Susan Collins planhappenwillme As America is growing older, there are more and more families caring for older parents and grandparents, and it's extremely expensive. Susan Collins grandparentsparentscaringamerica I have never endorsed Roy Moore. Just the fact that he was forced off the state supreme court is enough for me. Susan Collins neverjustmeenough That alone, however, is not disqualifying. Susan Collins No matter where you fall on the ideological spectrum, anyone who has watched several of the last Supreme Court confirmation hearings would reach the conclusion that the process is broken, part of the reason is that, in recent years, the process has increasingly moved away from what I believe to be appropriate for evaluating a Supreme Court nominee. Susan Collins I do think it's a positive sign that Democrats are now willing to debate, as you know, initially Sen. Schumer poo-pooed the idea of focusing on the Electoral Count Act. Susan Collins Instead of preventing a dangerous situation, President Trump created one. Susan Collins I can't speak for my colleagues. But I certainly am committed to keeping the legislative filibuster in place, and I think most Republicans are, i'll give you a good example of that. President Trump repeatedly called upon the Republican Senate to do away with the filibuster, because he was frustrated that his complete agenda was not getting enacted and the process was slow. Susan Collins Crimes motivated by bias against race, national origin, and other characteristics cannot be tolerated, our amendment both denounces those acts and marshals additional resources toward addressing and stopping these horrible crimes. Susan Collins I think it's pretty obvious from the vote today that it is extraordinarily unlikely that the president will be convicted. Just do the math. Susan Collins There is a right way and a wrong way for the incumbent President to pursue The President-elect rights to contest what The President-elect perceives as election irregularities. Susan Collins I made it very clear, yes, that I did not think there should be a vote prior to the election. Susan Collins I don't know what John Cornyn thinking was, but we have always had a controlled transition between administrations. And I'm certain that if there's a change in administrations, that we have the calmness as well. It's fundamental to our democracy. Susan Collins
