Susan Collins actually said...

"I support the change in direction."

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

"6 years ago this week, at a hearing before the Personnel Subcommittee, you and I had a discussion about the problem of sexual assaults in the military."

"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."