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SENATOR COLLINS'' STATEMENT ON 109TH CONGRESS

Washington, DC – Senator Susan Collins released the following statement today following the swearing-in ceremony for the 109th Congress:

"I look forward to working with my colleagues in the Senate and with President Bush on many important issues to improve the lives of Mainers and all Americans. My goal this year is to promote a bipartisan working environment in the Senate so that we can focus on tackling the important issues facing this country. With the election behind us and significant issues looming such as the ongoing war in Iraq, strengthening homeland security, dealing with the deficit, simplifying our tax code, improving our health care system, expanding access to higher education, and safeguarding our environment, we need to be able to focus on our work without getting sidetracked by partisan politics. I hope that the success we had at the end of last year with the bipartisan Collins-Lieberman intelligence reform legislation will start us off on the right foot this year.

"I welcome new members to the Senate and welcome back old friends. And as always, I encourage people in Maine to get in touch with me about any thoughts or concerns you may have about current issues and the federal government. I am honored to represent the people of Maine and promise to continue working together with you to preserve the values, liberties, and freedoms that we hold dear."

Mainers are encouraged to contact Senator Collins in Washington DC via mail, email, or fax:

172 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510-1904 Phone: 202-224-2523 Fax: 202-224-2693 Email: http://collins.senate.gov/high/contactemail.htm

People may also contact Senator Collins through any one of her State Offices in Maine:

25 Sweden Street, Suite A Caribou ME 04736 Phone: 207-493-7873 Fax: 207-493-7810

202 Harlow Street, Room 204 P.O. Box 655 Bangor ME 04402 Phone: 207-945-0417 Fax: 207-990-4604

40 Western Avenue, Room 507 Augusta ME 04330 Phone: 207-622-8414 Fax: 207-990-4604

11 Lisbon Street Lewiston ME 04240 Phone: 207-784-6969 Fax: 207-782-6475

One City Center, Suite 100 Portland ME 04101 Phone: 207-780-3575 Fax: 207-828-0380

160 Main Street Biddeford ME 04005 Phone: 207-283-1101 Fax: 207-283-4054