Mark Udall actually said...

"the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2011 requires the President to provide an economic strategy for Afghanistan"

"Our advice and encouragement may hold more weight in this region and other regions of the world, as those leaders and those countries look at the example of Egypt and Tunisia, perhaps others."

"My opinion is--and I have heard this from the military leadership in our country and the civilian leadership--that the way home is through a political process and political solution, ultimately."

"I think you both know that the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2011 required the President...to provide an economic strategy for Afghanistan."