Jack Reed actually said...

"General Scowcroft and Dr. Brzezinski talked about the importance of the region but also warned against the United States, in their words, 'owning it.'"

"This has been an extraordinarily useful hearing."

"General Mattis emphasized the need to have a clear understanding of what our political objectives are in the region."

"Each of you emphasized the need to use all instruments of national power, not just military power, but also diplomacy and economic power."