Susan Collins actually said...

"I think that is really unfortunate because so many of them work so hard with the best of motivations and intentions."

"I think the cuts in the Coast Guard are something that we are going to need to take a very close look at."

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

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