Susan Collins actually said...

"it may in fact be a helpful signal because it shows that we're not like the Soviets, that we're not trying to stay there and impose our way of life on them."

"I think it can lead to success if we implement it the way we should."

"I think those are very wise lessons indeed."

"I think that Afghanistan has a unique place in the historical narrative of these extremists that makes it especially important to us."