Jack Reed actually said...

"Well, thank you very much, Mr. Chairman."

"I believe that China's actions are provocative, increases tensions, and it causes the nations in the region to look to the United States as their security partner of choice and away from China."

"We have to rebuild readiness. We have to modernize the force."

"It is clear from the events of the last few months that we are facing a challenge of increasing complexity and instability in the region."