Tom Malinowski actually said...

"in the business of promoting human rights and democratic values, you cannot be effective and agreeable at the same time."

"Shouldn't we abandon all of those efforts so that we clear that up and we are no longer seen as self-righteous or overweening?"

"I personally believe it is not and that we should therefore temper--not withdraw, but temper our support to the Saudis to encourage an outcome more in keeping with our interests."

"I would say sure, let's leave. But I do not think threatening to leave gives us any leverage."