Susan Collins actually said...

"it's imperative that we build up the Afghan army as quickly as possible so that the Afghans are taking a lead"

"One of the reasons that we are seeing some success in Iraq is not just the addition of more troops, but rather a change in strategy that accompanied the addition of more troops."

"That is the most powerful component in this bill, to create jobs."

"That is the most powerful component in this bill to create jobs."