Jack Reed actually said...

"The world walked away from Afghanistan once before, and it descended into chaos that contributed to the worst terrorist attack ever against our homeland."

"I simply want to express the same feeling of appreciation for your efforts not just today, but for many, many years."

"This confusion must end. Our Armed Forces deserve a comprehensive detention strategy that allows them to fight this metastasizing, global, and brutal enemy without their eyes closed."

"I don't think anyone understands the sacrifices that the marines made in Iraq better than General Neller."