On the record · Updated October 1, 2026
Senate Appropriations Committee chair (R-Maine)
6 things Susan Collins said, verbatim, from July 18, 2026 to September 27, 2026, each linked to where it ran. Grouped by the story each one belongs to.
Also appeared as: Sen. Susan Collins
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“Las fuerzas armadas de Estados Unidos son una de las mayores meritocracias del mundo libre”
on defending merit-based military promotions against Hegseth's interference
La Opinión Pete Hegseth bloquea nuevos ascensos militares mientras crecen las críticas dentro del Pentágono ›
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“Imposing new tariffs on Canada is a mistake”
on Trump's Canada tariffs threatening Maine lobster and blueberry exporters
Associated Press Trump's trade war could have Senate midterm side effects ›
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“Not only is the delay itself an impoundment that was not reported to Congress, but also it is a usurpation of Congress's appropriations powers”
PBS NewsHour Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress ›
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“The independent Government Accountability Office has concluded that pocket rescissions are unlawful and not permitted by the Impoundment Control Act”
Fox News Trump revives rare budget maneuver to rescind $810M in congressionally approved funds ›
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“Tax and spending decisions should be made based on the needs of the American people and the state of the economy; they should not appear to be tied to election results.”
on a GOP senator warning the $5,000 dividend looks tied to election results
USA Today Will you get Trump's $5,000 dividend check? Here's what we know. ›
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“The Democratic government shutdown delayed enactment and implementation of these important safety measures”
on Democrat-forced shutdown delaying officer safety measures like body cameras
PBS NewsHour Lawmakers demand answers after 'bombshell' report of ICE officer shooting in Maine ›
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