Jack Reed actually said...

"We're going to focus on doing the pilot work and then be able to come in here 2 to 3 years from now and make a strong case as to why this is a better approach."

"Well, thank you very much, Chief. You've made many proposals, and let me discuss one of them."

"We have to come up with a mechanism."

"Are you confident that you'll have these aircraft under contract and useful this fire season?"