Jack Reed actually said...

"I thank you again for your continued support of the Department's mission."

"My concern is that in Rhode Island we are really falling behind in the timing of the environmental assessment."

"Would you also commit to helping us expedite from Interior and BOEM's position those approvals?"

"Despite a political scene that is so divisive and dysfunctional at so many levels, Americans from all walks of life and political persuasions cherish our national parks and want them protected."