Jack Reed actually said...

if their rights cannot be adequately protected, then the rhetoric is nice, but it is better to have the access to the rules and protections.

Emphasizes the importance of protecting servicemembers' rights beyond just rhetoric.

07/14/2015

More Jack Reed Quotes

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.

Russia is aggressively confronting the United States and its allies, seeking to destabilize the international order.

The risk of interstate conflict, including among the world's great powers, is higher than at any time since the end of the cold war.

That's something that would--is something we should do immediately, because--the nature of the threat.