Jack Reed actually said...

"Going forward, the challenges there seem to be more political than any type of military threat from the outside, or an uncontrollable internal threat."

"Your collaboration has been--and it'll increase--certainly increase if you're confirmed; and I have every expectation you will."

"My time is expired, but, again, gentlemen, there are very few people who have served the Army and the Nation with your courage and your distinction and your dedication to the soldiers. For that, I tha..."

"From your perspective, are the problems there more political in nature or more the military capacity?"