Susan Collins actually said...

"my goal is to have the best people possible in government and to not have unnecessary barriers to their serving."

"I personally read all the FBI reports on all the nominees that come before our Committee, and they seem to be the same kinds of intensive investigation."

"I also believe that another negative consequence is that the Pentagon would end up paying more for certain goods, services, and weapons than it would if we were funding you at an appropriate level."

"the extraordinarily adverse impact on the military itself."