Jack Reed actually said...

"I think you have raised some very serious issues and very important issues, and the Department must respond."

"We spoke about air traffic controllers previously in our statements regarding this proposed privatization."

"Thank you for your years of service. And you have shown a great deal of leadership advocating for families in need and the importance of ending homelessness."

"We have got, not on a per capita basis but in whole numbers, the fourth worst problem in the country behind New York City, L.A., Seattle, and then us."