Robert Menendez actually said...

"Let me reiterate, finally, that the United States has no intention in interfering in the election process."

"I see little chance that the BSA will not be eventually concluded."

"I don't believe that there can be any serious doubt that the Afghan people want American and NATO forces to stay and recognize that the BSA is a necessary prerequisite."

"This brinksmanship is unwarranted and, frankly, insulting to the sacrifices made by the United States military and taxpayers."