Jack Reed actually said...

All America, our hearts literally go out to them and to their representatives who are doing so much to help them.

Despite this damage, we know the outcome for our State could have been far worse had the storm followed a slightly different track.

I want to recognize obviously my colleague Senator Whitehouse, who has been such a powerful force.

Your leadership helped to prevent a large cut that was being proposed in the U.S. House of Representatives.