Jack Reed actually said...

"I think it's a very sensible program and that we have to follow through."

"We want them to succeed. But, if they fail, then you're on to a new delivery system."

"I want to commend Senator Wicker and my colleagues for raising the issue of Secretary Gates's speech."

"We can't be alarmist, but we have to be very sort of tough minded about what potential problems exist there."