Jack Reed actually said...

"This is a real and growing problem. And we have to commit ourselves to an all-out effort to help these young men and women and not-so-young men and women."

"I particularly want to recognize Senator Akaka, who has been a leader in veterans affairs."

"We have run across an increasing number of veterans who are having a difficult time right now that perhaps some short-term assistance would keep them from ever becoming homeless."

"What needs to happen is the VA needs to take leadership at the local level."