Susan Collins

I think we're going to find out that Alzheimer's is a multifactorial disease and that lifestyle factors play a role.

Four years after the start of the COVID pandemic, we still have many questions surrounding how to identify and treat Long COVID.

Mr. Secretary, can you direct CBP to provide these essential seasonal services in Maine?

Mr. Secretary, can you direct CBP to provide these essential seasonal services in Maine?

Admiral Fagan states that the PSC is the top acquisition priority, and yet, the fiscal year 2025 budget reflects zero funding for the program.

I am very worried about whether or not the Coast Guard actually even belongs in the Department of Homeland Security.

We have seen the Coast Guard resources basically being cannibalized, for lack of a better word, for funding other agencies within the DHS budget.

I want to express my concern that the President's fiscal year 2025 Budget Request does not do nearly enough to address the flood of illegal migrants and fentanyl entering the United States.

I realize that you have a period of time that you can use. But is it accurate that about half of the funding appropriated over the last 3 years is still unobligated?

I think that is totally inconsistent with the tremendous contributions that each of the components make to our national security.

It is difficult for us to make the case, which we want to make, if you are not obligating the money.

I think that is a really important point, that it is going to be more expensive, and plus, that is where the capability is.

I hope we will continue to support.

I think that has been lost in this debate, that it gives you better capabilities.

I am a very strong supporter of assisting both Ukraine and Israel.

I want to ensure that we are taking every action necessary to try to lessen or prevent the chances of such a tragedy ever happening again.

I commend you and the Chief for your steadfast refusal to compromise on recruiting standards.

The proposed active duty end strength represents the smallest Active Duty Army since the start of the Volunteer Force in 1973.

It is also the Army, more than any other Service that is providing the lion's share of equipment and training to help Ukraine's own army defeat and defend against Russia's brutal invasion.

I supported the expanded use of these contracts to munitions in the FY24 appropriations bill.

The civilian personnel system at DoD too often is slow and overly bureaucratic.

I have had a front row seat on how not to build a lead ship and how uncertainty can lead to years of damage to the industrial base.

I am concerned that military program managers are rewarded for embracing the status quo and not taking prudent risks.

This hearing reflects the growing need to improve acquisition outcomes through applying the lessons of past acquisition programs--both good and bad.

I think we need to remember and always remind ourselves that it was Hamas that massacred 1,200 Israelis.