Susan Collins actually said...

I very much appreciate the commitment you have shown in your budget to fully fund the construction of three DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class destr...

I remain, however, very concerned about the Department's future shipbuilding plan, particularly as it affects the transition from the DDG to...

I feel we have a moral obligation to make sure that they have all of the supplies and equipment, and most of all, protection that they need.

It is our duty. This is not a case where we're not eager to give you the money you need.