Susan Collins actually said...

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. First, let me echo your praise of DHS efforts under the leadership of Secretary Napolitano in the area of cybersecurity."

"We must ask why such major changes are being proposed without advance consultation with local governments and the full range of first responders charged with preventing, protecting against, and respon..."

"That trend is unacceptable and highlights the importance of investing in the Coast Guard modernization effort."

"If these are your partners and if we are all in this together, why was there no consultation with these organizations on the changes?"