Theodore Deutch actually said...

"It was intended to frighten domestic Egyptian NGOs from doing work anything remotely related to politics, democracy promotion, human rights."

"But I firmly believe that our partnership with Egypt is vital to ensuring the security of this country."

"I fully support our relationship with Egypt. It is a critical strategic relationship."

"I am uncomfortable, though, with the suggestion that the way to move forward is to find the groups that have not been singled out and have not been prosecuted."