Jack Reed actually said...

"In the extreme, the United States could find itself in a position where it must either abandon an important national interest or enter a conflict for which it is not fully prepared."

"If Congress does not act to end sequestration, I believe our long-term national security interests will be threatened."

"The consensus from the panel is that we face some very serious challenges, especially in light of China's increasing military budget and destabilizing activities in the region."

"I think it became a strategic plan when Yanukovych upped and left very suddenly last--almost a year ago, 22nd of February."