Robert Menendez actually said...

"The economies of many European remain quite fragile."

"A Europe that is economically compromised and increasingly inward-focused could have grave repercussions for these broader issues."

"If we don't succeed in helping Afghans administer an acceptable election, it will be very difficult to convince the American people and our allies to stay engaged in this effort."

"The United States firmly believes that the future stability of Afghanistan rests on a peaceful transition of political authority from President Karzai to his successor in 2014 following a democratic, ..."