Susan Collins actually said...

"I am concerned, however, by reports that our Federal law enforcement and counterintelligence agents may have backed off from further inquiries into Major Hasan's activities based on concerns about his..."

"I can think of no more important task for this Committee to undertake."

"I want to make clear this morning that we intend to carry out this investigation with respect for the thousands of Muslim-Americans who are serving in the American military with honor and the millions..."

"To Senator Collins' question, these can be complicated, perhaps unnecessarily so."