Jack Reed actually said...

"The only item under consideration is the operational techniques those forces can use, ensuring they have the suitable operational flexibility to accomplish our mission, while respecting the sovereignt..."

"I think we will reach a point that we must have a replacement and I believe we understand where that point is."

"But today you feel confident you could protect the continent of the United States from an attack."

"the cost to that company would be many times the cost of preemptive action today."