Gregory Meeks actually said...

"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."

"We must ensure that Afghanistan is never again used as a base to plan attacks against the United States or our allies."

"He is not going to be left behind. We'll do everything that we can to bring him back home safely."