Susan Collins actually said...

"Cuts in operations would mean fewer flying hours, fewer steaming days, and cutbacks in training for home station forces."

"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."

"I agree with you and I look forward to working with you and the Secretary and my colleagues trying to come up with a solution."

"I am, like the Chairman, pleased to see the increases in the cybersecurity budget. I think this is an emerging threat that is getting worse with each passing day."