Susan Collins actually said...

"The Navy estimates that it could save up to $1.5 billion by exercising multiyear procurement authority for the DDG-51 program during the next 5 years for a nine ship buy over that period."

"It's absolutely critical that we set standards for critical infrastructure, and that that has such important consequences."

"I am concerned particularly, and I realize my time has expired, but particularly with the focus on the Asian Pacific, that we are not going to have enough ships to really do the job."

"I am uncomfortable with the decision to cancel the MECV design competition because it will increase the risk to our air assault soldiers."