Jack Reed actually said...

"This is a real and growing problem. And we have to commit ourselves to an all-out effort to help these young men and women and not-so-young men and women."

"I particularly want to recognize Senator Akaka, who has been a leader in veterans affairs."

"Senator Reed"

"It is going to take leadership at the national level, and, of course, the Secretary has put down a hugely important marker for that."