Susan Collins actually said...

I share your concern about the engagement level the Department has shown in rural communities.

Russia, as Senator Shelby has pointed out, has been increasingly aggressive in the Ukraine, in the Baltics, and in the Middle East.

Under the longstanding Berry Amendment, our troops are supposed to be outfitted with clothing and footwear that is made in this country.

I just want to go on record in support of those three projects, and thank you for including them and recognizing their importance.