Joseph Biden actually said...

"We cannot continue the cycle of extending or expanding our military presence in Afghanistan, hoping to create ideal conditions for the drawl and expecting a different result. I'm now the fourth United..."

"I believe that we need to work towards a more peaceful and stable future for Afghanistan, and that requires a responsible end to the war and a political settlement that respects the rights and freedom..."

"I will not pass this responsibility on to a fifth. It’s time to end America’s longest war. It’s time for American troops to come home."

"military force would not solve Afghanistan's internal political challenges. It would not end Afghanistan's internal conflict."