Susan Collins actually said...

"the fight against Islamist extremism and terrorism sure looks like it is going to go on for a long time to come."

"we are seeing the escalation of a significant new threat that takes advantage of radicalized violent Islamist extremists within our borders."

"I think this is an issue that we do need to work further on."

"I would invite all of you, for the record, to tell us what changes in laws, what different allocation and resources, what you need from Congress."