Jack Reed actually said...

"He is superbly prepared for this job, and someone that I admire immensely."

"I don't think anyone knows more about the intricacies of the budget and the institutional culture of the Pentagon than Bill Lynn."

"We need to move away from supplementals, I think the Secretary has said that, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs has said that--I certainly agree."

"It's an honor to be here today. I'm particularly pleased with the appointments that the President-elect has made, beginning with Secretary Gates."