Susan Collins actually said...

"I was a supporter of the New START treaty. I was one of the Republicans who did vote for the treaty."

"I do think it is very important and that it is going to require a sustained, clear Federal investment in order to secure the matching private investment and bring this to fruition."

"Thank you, Madam Chairman."

"I just want to second your concluding comments and thank all of our witnesses today for appearing and for sharing their very thoughtful testimony."