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" The Medicaid program has been on the books for more than 50 years. The Graham-Cassidy bill proposes a dramatic, sweeping change in the way that program would be allocated and administered. And a program which does need reform, but we need careful reform. And I don't think this bill does that. "

Susan Collins

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

" 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. "

" What we've been hearing over and over again is that the reason Republicans are opposed to the surtax is because of the concern of its impact on job creation. Well, if you carve out employers, you take away that argument. "

" Our society needs to become less fragmented and more open to alternative viewpoints. "

" 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

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

" 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. "

" Soaring prescription drug costs have placed a tremendous strain on family budgets. They have also imposed a heavy burden on employers - both public and private - who are struggling to provide affordable health insurance coverage to their workers. "

" 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

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" There aren't that many fields where you can really affect people's lives. "

" We can lift standards of living for working families in this country. We can help small businesses create jobs. And we can have a beneficial impact on the economy as a whole if we do tax reform right. "

" What Americans want is more affordable health care. "

Susan Collins

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" Taking the time to read to children is not only a worthwhile investment but also a wonderful experience. I have visited 119 schools in Maine, and these visits are among the most rewarding experiences in my career in public service. "

" 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

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" 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. "

" These are challenging times at home and around the world. We will have to work together in a bipartisan spirit and with our international partners if we are going to achieve progress and peace now and for future generations. "

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

" I have never endorsed Roy Moore. Just the fact that he was forced off the state supreme court is enough for me. "

" I'm pleased the administration is endorsing the need for legislation dealing with the chemical sector. In the past, the administration's position has been ambiguous. "