Robert Menendez actually said...

"A more effective government that is able to administer prompt justice even-handedly and increasingly deliver basic services to Afghans would provide a stark and compelling contrast to the Taliban."

"I really think only such a change in our political approach can offer a way to conclude military involvement in Afghanistan without leaving the region more dangerous than we found it in 2001."

"We must convince the Afghan people that having credible and fair elections on April 5, 2014, is our No. 1 priority in Afghanistan."

"President Karzai's role in this transition is central. Many critical things have been said about him. I worked with him closely when I was in government."