Antony Blinken actually said...

To all members, I appreciate the opportunity to be with all of you today to discuss our policy on Afghanistan.

India has longstanding concerns about regional terrorism and instability in South Asia, which have grown more acute in light of the Taliban ...

I believe strongly in Congress's traditional role as a partner in foreign policy making and am committed to working with you.

After 20 years, 2,461 American lives lost, 20,000 injuries, $2 trillion spent, it was time to end America's longest war.