Susan Collins actually said...

"I urge the members of this committee to report his nomination favorably for swift consideration by the full Senate."

"I am concerned about press reports that indicate that the Pentagon has been given an assumption of a zero real growth in the budget for next fiscal year."

"I hope you will look at that as an area where you could achieve savings for the Army by having more work directed to that unit which provides high-quality, low-cost work for the Army."

"The oversight of these funds should remain with DOD."