Susan Collins actually said...

"I am having trouble squaring the Administration's national security strategy with a budget request that proposes to increase non-defense spending by 8.5 percent, while defense spending would increase ..."

"Are you concerned about the fact that the weapons that the Americans gave to the Security Forces could now be turned against us and our Western allies in a terrorist attack?"

"I also agree with Chairman Milley's written testimony that completing appropriations bills on time is a necessary condition to credibly deter China."

"If it's 20 percent shortfall in fuel, you're going to have 20 percent less flying hours."