Kirsten Gillibrand actually said...

"I think the political piece, which is where the Iraqis really must lead, is critical, sir, to the success of the mission."

"The single biggest concern I have right now is probably the sanctuary that al Qaeda has in----"

"I think the size force that we have in 2015 will allow us to accomplish those two tasks that I just outlined."

"I think our withdrawal in Iraq did not allow us the time to develop sustainable Iraqi forces and to provide the environment within which effective governance would develop."