Barbara Mikulski actually said...

"Afghanistan seems threatened not only by the Taliban, but by a government that's riddled with cronyism and corruption."

"The fact that we have a government in Afghanistan that turns the other cheek when girls have acid thrown in their face when they go to school."

"I have very serious reservations about our Afghan policy."

"He also brings a history of integrity, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to public service."