At some point our enemies in Japan and Germany became our allies.
In effect I agree with what he's saying here, it's the only rational approach at this point unless we want to be in Afghanistan another 50 years. So long as the Taliban's radical elements have been contained, I think it might be worth a diplomatic approach.
Still doesn't change the fact that Biden has a severe case of engaging mouth before brain though.
I wonder if they haven't used him tactically as we used to use those people in our company. Quite possible that he was allowed, or directed, to throw out these remarks. He could then take the heat, yet, start the discussion. If it fails to generate support, well, another Bidenism. If it is viewed as described by you and WevsUs, then it was our idea and he leaked it a little early.
I agree it sounds like the inevitable conclusion to that conflict.