Chris Van Hollen actually said...

I think we have established the important role Pakistan can play in trying to facilitate some kind of negotiated settlement in Afghanistan.

we can use our good offices of the embassy and of officials in Washington to help encourage a greater dynamic of political dialogue in the c...

My question is does the president plan to continue with that commitment to open the consulate and what would be the timetable?

A political settlement is the only viable long-term path forward.