Susan Collins actually said...

"I'm very concerned about whether adequate resources are going to be invested so that we can respond effectively to a weapon of mass destruction."

"I want to associate myself with the comments that Senator Lieberman made about the change and the new teams."

"Are you aware of any impact on combat effectiveness by the decision of our NATO allies to allow gays and lesbians to serve openly?"

"I view this as creating more opportunity for women in the Navy to go through the ranks."