Jack Reed actually said...

"I do not think we will sit back and wait 'til they threaten to use a nuclear device."

"I believe that Japan will be supportive of the outcome. They share our concerns about the trustworthiness of North Korea."

"I firmly believe that if we preemptively attack North Korea, we will forfeit any ability to prevail in our long-term competition with China."

"Success in the proposed talks will require consistent strategic messaging, close coordination with our partners in China, and increased diplomatic capacity."