Jack Reed actually said...

"While significant work remains to defeat ISIL, the United States and coalition military operations have resulted in important gains in both Iraq and Syria."

"We have to face this challenge. And again, that is why this hearing is so important and so timely."

"This is a very important hearing and we are honored to have a distinguished panel of witnesses."

"We were able to push back on that and able to raise the caps for both defense and non-defense."