Jim Risch actually said...

"I appreciate that. Are you personally convinced that the new administration in Egypt will do what's necessary on their side in the Sinai to try to get control again of what I think any observer would ..."

"One of the real successes in the Middle East... is the peace between Egypt and Israel."

"I guess I'm not quite as dismissive or understanding as you are about canceling that lease."

"It is the sort of 'Washington knows better' approach that was soundly rejected by the American people."