Jack Reed actually said...

"The United States is the most networked economy in the world. Our critical infrastructure is accessible through the Internet and is quite exposed and vulnerable."

"In the extreme, the United States could find itself in a position where it must either abandon an important national interest or enter a conflict for which it is not fully prepared."

"Are they aware of the impending sort of budgetary train wreck in the United States?"

"Taxpayers have trouble comprehending, let alone supporting, the defense budget when they hear about cost overruns."