Robert Menendez actually said...

"So your answer is yes. Your answer is yes. We believe that the Iraqis, through all of their combined forces, once cleared, will be able to maintain those territories on their own and be able to make s..."

"Should we not be looking at safe zones, no-fly zones, other elements of trying to create the basis for the aspirational peace talks to take place?"

"I assume that the administration's view is that the peace talks are our best avenue towards a solution. Is that a fair statement?"

"I think is a good thing that the State Department allows that type of dissent to take place, and certainly we do not want to do anything to stifle that."