Gregory Meeks actually said...

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

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

I look forward to watching Mr. Meeks as chair, and I know he will do an excellent job.

In my opinion, the Administration has failed to stand up to Russia, and the Trump Administration has, in fact, enabled Putin's belligerence.