Gregory Meeks actually said...

"It is important that we openly acknowledge these and other mistakes and that we learn from them."

"I value your friendship and leadership and know that you will remain engaged on these important issues in the future."

"I look forward to following in those footsteps, working with Mr. McCaul in a bipartisan way."

"This has to be done on a multilateral basis, and that is what I and my team are doing, working on every day."