Susan Collins actually said...

"Thank you so much for holding this very important hearing that is of such tremendous interest, as you can see by this packed room."

"I am concerned, however, about the problems that occur after the men and women come home from deployment or after they have been discharged."

"But, I'd like each of you to discuss how you're coordinating with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), for example, and the National Guard."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, let me first thank you, Senator Graham, and Senator Cornyn for your leadership on this extraordinarily troubling issue."