Jack Reed actually said...

"This seems to be more of a political statement than a national security statement. And it is a political statement that the president is making just several days before the election."

"Words have consequences. And the president's either off the cuff or certainly uninformed -- it is very, very daunting and disturbing to have a president giving an address about his plans for the borde..."

"There has been no indication that this is a direct national security threat to the United States. We have to protect our borders."

"Well, my initial reaction when I heard the president talking about using American forces to shoot at civilians who throw rocks, it was completely illegal, completely contrary to ethics and contrary to..."