Gregory Meeks actually said...

"I too am concerned about the impact Taliban control is having on the status of women and girls in Afghanistan."

"Despite all of this we are still funding Afghanistan--the Taliban--with $11.11 billion still flowing from the United States."

"Despite no longer having a physical presence in the country the United States continues to have vital interests in Afghanistan."

"It is critical that we preserve the space to engage with the Taliban where we must."