Susan Collins actually said...

"Her tireless efforts on behalf of the citizens of Maine and all Americans have made myself and my family and all of us who are part of that great State very proud."

"I want to associate myself with the concerns that all of us have expressed about the stress of repeated deployments."

"I do hope that you will share with this committee, assuming your confirmation, what you believe the true needs are for our Army."

"I am certain that we need a surge in the Afghan army and I am certain that we need a civilian surge."