Susan Collins actually said...

"I would really encourage you to take a look at the managed care that is being done by these organizations because I think you will find that the recipients are extremely satisfied."

"I also believe that another negative consequence is that the Pentagon would end up paying more for certain goods, services, and weapons than it would if we were funding you at an appropriate level."

"I am sending a second letter today that I would ask unanimous consent be included in the hearing record, urging them to immediately go to the defense appropriations bill."

"We need to get our job done, and I think we should bring this bill to the Senate floor as a separate bill today."