Susan Collins actually said...

"I have long advocated for a mechanism for measuring our progress in Afghanistan."

"the Commission on the National Guard and Reserves criticized DOD for not having made civil support a primary mission of the Department."

"one of the most effective ways to ensure that our Nation is prepared to manage catastrophic incidents is to conduct in-depth planning for those incidents before they occur."

"Admiral Stavridis, I invite your comments on whether a cooperative U.S.-Russian missile defense program could possibly change the overall dynamic in the region."