Susan Collins actually said...

"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 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."

"the extraordinarily adverse impact on the military itself."

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