Theodore Deutch actually said...

"A military solution is becoming more and more unlikely as violence continues to wage."

"If the Taliban are unprepared and unwilling to make peace, we have made it very clear that we will deny them a military victory."

"Dialogue with them is also an incredibly dangerous endeavor, I think."

"The work that you do has never been more important than it is today and, Mr. Wollack, I would join my colleagues in thanking you for your dedication to promoting democracy and rule of law."