Jack Reed actually said...

"I think it is critical that not only Congress address the defense needs, but address the State Department needs as well."

"I think the kind of audits concerns and unintended consequences that you are talking about may well be the worst effects."

"Clearly, under the agreements entered into in the Bush administration, our military presence is ending in Iraq in the end of this year."

"Thanks very much, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, ladies and gentlemen."