Susan Collins in The Long Game, by Mitch McConnell

On Principles & Values: OpEd: Steely determination to do what's right

I was in my seat on the senate floor when Senator Collins began to speak. It was a privilege to be on hand to witness this historic event. Senator Collins wound up giving one of the greatest speeches in the annals of the senate. She discussed in dispassionate terms, the issues of the senate on the issues regarding the Kavanagh vote. In the end she concluded that he deserved to be confirmed. Through her speech and her vote, Senator Collins displayed to her Nation the same traits that her colleagues in the Senate and the citizens of Maine have long known, she possesses a steely determination to do what she thinks is right. This was not an easy position for her because she hails from a liberal state, and she and her staff were subjected to numerous intimidation tactics from the left. Coming on the heels of her speech, Kavanaugh was confirmed the next day. Source: The Long Game, by Mitch McConnell, p.275 May 31, 2016

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