Jack Reed actually said...

"Do you believe civil affairs-type outreach in non-combat environments like Africa and Latin America is better suited to civilian agencies, or do you believe the military's outreach is an essential pie..."

"I have long worked to improve and fund the LEAP program. As such, I was disappointed that the President's fiscal year 2011 budget eliminated funding for LEAP."

"I think we all recognize that your advocacy within the Cabinet for this--these programs and these policies is absolutely critical."

"So, it leads to the obvious question of what we can do to help these States."