Jack Reed actually said...

"If we cannot give them the certainty of a 4- or 5-year plan of committed Federal funding at a reasonable and, we hope, robust level, they will be on their own, and frankly they will perform even worse..."

"She did a superb job in crafting the intelligence bill that is pending."

"As you recognized that day, our airport is a catalyst for economic growth, and we are still lagging the country in terms of employment."

"I applaud you for laying it on the table for us and asking for those funds."