Steve Chabot actually said...

"The Obama administration's decision to expedite the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan poses a strategic risk to the stability and security interests of South Asia."

"I want to emphasize today that I do not believe the administration's rebalance will succeed unless the U.S. does more to build a stronger relationship in that part of the world."

"I have had many contacts with the government and also with the Tamils."

"I would say the attempts at reconciliation between the government and the Tamil people have been disappointing in many respects."