Robert Menendez actually said...

"Our goal remains for Afghans to be talking to Afghans about how they can move forward, end the violence, and continue rebuilding their country."

"A successful and unifying political transition based on a transparent, inclusive, free, and fair election will reaffirm to the Afghan people and the international community that Afghanistan's commitme..."

"As long as the Afghan people and their government want the United States as a partner, we do not intend to leave Afghanistan."

"The ball is in his court, but he and the Afghan people should understand that if we fail to reach an agreement, it will not be for lack of trying on America's end."