Susan Collins actually said...

"I just think that between the alcohol--and, I do not know, the environment--these individuals did some really dumb things."

"I am so concerned about what happened and so deeply troubled by the incident that is the subject of this hearing today."

"It is somewhat ironic that we can be relieved that the women for the most part were simply prostitutes."

"I think it is critical that the IG do a completely independent investigation, not just a review of the agency's investigation."