Susan Collins actually said...

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

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

"Last year, your strategy to introduce competition into the DDG-51 program earlier than planned reaped significant savings for the taxpayer, and I applaud you for that effort."

"we need to sustain an absolute minimum procurement rate of two large surface combatants per year."