Jack Reed actually said...

"I think you already know that if such a deal was proposed where the Saudis would not be liable to and required to adhere to this standard, I would oppose it and I think many others would too."

"I think it is important for us to negotiate in a powerful way, but recognizing that the alternative of who they are going to be doing business with is of great concern to me."

"This appearance I hope fulfills that recommendation and becomes a recurring part of the committee's posture hearings."

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