Susan Collins
ON THE RECORD · 9 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“Well, I'm not going to bring up the fact that the mother of his two children is his second cousin,”
Susan Collins · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-03
Collins told a Politico reporter that she was not going to bring up that the mother of Jackson's two children is his second cousin.
“he’s the one that needs to respond to the reports. I’m not going to comment on them. But I will say that based on widespread reporting it appears that he struggles to control his temper ... From my perspective, it seems that vetting is very important. We learned the failure of vetting with Graham Platner. But that’s really up to the Democrats.”
Susan Collins · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-03
Collins told Fox News Digital in August that Jackson needs to respond to reports about a 1988 police report and that vetting is important.
“I don’t know whether people know that or not.”
Susan Collins · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-03
Collins continued her remarks to a Politico reporter about Jackson's personal life.
“Maine imports approximately $2 billion in non-petroleum products from Canada each year.”
Susan Collins · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Sen. Susan Collins noted the volume of Canadian non-petroleum imports to Maine.
“on-again/off-again trade talks between the U.S. and Canada”
Susan Collins · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Sen. Susan Collins commented on the ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada.
“The Administration must consider the negative impact tariffs would have on Maine businesses, communities, and families and work to reach a fair agreement with our Canadian neighbors,”
Susan Collins · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Sen. Susan Collins urged the administration to seek a fair trade agreement with Canada.
“Mr. Bove’s political profile and some of the actions he has taken in his leadership roles at the Department of Justice cause me to conclude he would not serve as an impartial jurist.”
Susan Collins · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-30
Collins concluded in a statement that Bove would not serve as an impartial jurist due to his political profile and DOJ actions.
“We have to have judges who will adhere to the rule of law and the Constitution and do so regardless of what their personal views may be,”
Susan Collins · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-30
Collins explained in a statement why she opposed Bove's confirmation, citing the need for impartial jurists.
“has a big problem — nobody really knows what program reductions are in it.”
Susan Collins · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-17
Senate Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Susan Collins criticized the spending cuts bill for its lack of clarity on specific reductions.