Susan Collins

For a long time, the Joint Strike Fighter has been a program on paper, but we've not had the opportunity to hear or receive feedback from the test pilots and others who are directly involved in the testing and evaluation of this airplane.

If I were a parent with a daughter who is thinking of going into the military today, I would think twice about whether the environment is safe for her, not from the enemy, but from sexual assault from her fellow military members.

If we're really going to send a signal of zero tolerance, then we shouldn't be keeping individuals who are convicted of sexual assault in the military in any of our branches.

I would also like to note that the collection of sales taxes online will be new not only for many retailers, but also for consumers who are used to the current system. It is important to implement the new law correctly, from the outset…

When I look at the research levels, it seems to me that there are two areas that are really underfunded, and diabetes is one and Alzheimer's is another, when you look at the costs that they are imposing on Federal health care programs, not…

I completely commend the President for increasing Alzheimer's research by $100 million in his budget and paying attention to the caregiver side, as well.

And, fortunately, and in part due to the investments that we have made in research for those diseases, we do have some treatments, means of delaying the onset, even in some cases cures, and that is what is so troubling on the Alzheimer's…

I have worn this purple suit for many years during the annual day that the Alzheimer's advocates come to town, and I fear I am going to have to keep it around for many, many more years and I would like us to get a cure so that I can retire…

Well, it is also why we should not be cutting home health care, because that can help people stay in their homes and avoid far more expensive institutional care, as well.

I am hoping for everyone here, for all of us, that there are some promising developments or good news on the horizon.

Is there a neurological reason why music can have such a powerful effect on a patient with dementia?

If nothing is done to stop or slow this disease, Alzheimer's will cost the United States an astonishing $20 trillion over the next 40 years.

I just want to thank Ashley for her very moving and compelling testimony.

In many ways, Alzheimer's has become the defining disease of my generation.

Alzheimer's is a terrible disease that exacts a tremendous personal and economic toll on both the individual and the family.

I could not help but be struck by Ashley's poignant comment when she said her father is having a hard time remembering her name.

I cannot tell you how grateful I am that you have called this very important hearing to examine the enormous toll that Alzheimer's disease is taking on our nation and to assess the progress since the enactment of the National Alzheimer's…

What we are going to hear is the question, can it be spent wisely? If the current funding level is around $470 million, that is a huge leap, and we do not have--we cannot waste a single dollar nowadays.

A strong and sustained research effort is our best tool to slow the progression and ultimately prevent the onset of this disease.

Section 231 of title 10, United States Code, requires the Secretary of Defense to provide the Annual Naval Vessel Construction Plan.

It really is a win-win for the Navy and for the taxpayers as well.

We risk throwing away significant savings on the order of hundreds of millions of dollars.

I will just make the comment that, last month, finally the Air Force delivered its report regarding the air-refueling receiver demand model to the Senate Armed Services Committee.

It seems inconsistent with the criteria that was used, but I will submit the rest of my questions for the record in light of the votes.

I personally think that it's not fair for the Department to blame the readiness crisis entirely on sequestration.