Theodore Deutch actually said...

"The collapse of the P.A. would be a serious threat to the day-to-day security for Israelis. It would destabilize the entire region."

"I have serious concerns that if we were to cut off all aid to the P.A. in advance of reconciliation simply as a result of talk of reconciliation, that there are other regional actors that don't share ..."

"One of our priorities as Israel's ally must be I think fostering conditions on the ground that would best create an environment for a sustainable peace."

"I ask that the department continue to do everything that it can to return Robert to his family."