Jeff Merkley actually said...

"The President has said that we will not dictate to the Afghan people how to live or how to govern their own complex society."

"I think they are essential aspects of our foreign policy and our diplomacy."

"We have seen recently in the pro-Russian areas of Chechnya how LGBT gay men have been rounded up and put in jail."

"Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman. And appreciate your bringing up cybersecurity in your initial remarks."