Jack Reed actually said...

"This goes to the perception of the world of the United States being both capable and resourced to carry out a strategy to support their allies and oppose their adversaries."

"I believe this Congress can and must do better."

"Whatever we do in Afghanistan, for example, I have a feeling we will need more remote vehicles for protection, for exploitation of intelligence, for counterterrorism operations."

"This is the way to remain the finest fighting force in the world."