Gregory Meeks actually said...

"the United States must grapple with the question of how to address actions by partners in countries that conflict with who we are as a country, without basic values."

"For far too long, Saudi Arabia's routine suppression of basic rights and free expression has gone unaddressed."

"We can and should maintain a strategic relationship with Saudi Arabia while being firm and clear about our values."

"Saudi Arabia is a long-standing and critical U.S. partner in a complex and changing region."